PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Discounters could drive broader reach amid overall flat outlook
The market for butter and spreads in Ecuador is expected to register a flat performance in both volume and value terms (at constant 2025 prices) over the forecast period. Growth will be impacted by rising consumer efforts to control fat intake, as health consciousness continues to influence purchasing decisions.
Conflicting trends shape outlook for margarine
Margarine‘s growth trajectory will be shaped by competing consumer trends. On the one hand, growing demand for natural, organic, and minimally processed foods - particularly among higher-income and health-conscious consumers - will continue to constrain its appeal.
Value-added innovation to drive growth in butter
Innovation and product differentiation are expected to play a key role in driving sales within butter, particularly through the expansion of higher-value offerings. One notable development is the rising visibility of ghee - a clarified butter traditionally used in South Asian cuisine - within Ecuador’s retail landscape.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Butter and Spreads industry in Ecuador with research from Euromonitor International's team of in-country analysts – experts by industry and geographic specialisation.
Key trends are clearly and succinctly summarised alongside the most current research data available. Understand and assess competitive threats and plan corporate strategy with our qualitative analysis, insight and confident growth projections.
Data and analysis in this report provides further detailed coverage dedicated to a comprehensive range of core packaged food categories.
If you're in the Butter and Spreads industry in Ecuador, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.
The Butter and Spreads in Ecuador report includes:
- Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
- Detailed segmentation of international and local products
- Historic volume and value sizes, company and brand market shares
- Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
- Robust and transparent research methodology, conducted in-country
This report answers:
- What is the market size of Butter and Spreads in Ecuador?
- Which are the leading brands in Butter and Spreads in Ecuador?
- How are products distributed in Butter and Spreads in Ecuador?
- How is the rise of e-commerce and/or the expansion of modern grocery retail impacting traditional retail?
- What are the key health and wellness concerns driving, or challenging, sales in Butter and Spreads?
- How significant are vegan and vegetarian dietary requirements in determining sales growth in Ecuador?
- How has COVID-19 impacted consumer demand? To what extent have lockdown, home seclusion and stockpiling boosted sales? Will the longer term economic repercussions of the pandemic stimulate or suppress future growth?
- Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?
- How significant will values-based claims, such as sustainability and ethical labelling, be in supporting future growth and brand equity?
Butter and Spreads in Ecuador - Category analysis
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Margarine leads sales, while butter retains strong presence in informal market
Flora Food Group seeks to consolidate leadership through promotional strategies
Supermarkets and small local grocers dominate butter and spreads, but discounters lead growth
Discounters could drive broader reach amid overall flat outlook
Conflicting trends shape outlook for margarine
Value-added innovation to drive growth in butter
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Key trends in 2025
Competitive landscape
Channel developments
What next for dairy products and alternatives?
DISCLAIMER
The following categories and subcategories are included:
Butter and Spreads
- Butter
- Cooking Fats
- Margarine and Spreads
Butter and Spreads
This is the aggregation of butter, cooking fats and margarine and spreads.
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