PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Retailers’ strategies will meet multiple consumer needs
The chocolate confectionery market in Ecuador is expected to return to positive volume growth over the forecast period. A key driver of this growth is the rise in mindful indulgence, with discounters playing a crucial role.
Brand-led product innovations and social media investment will drive market expansion
Product innovation will a key driver of growth in the coming years. As brands strive to maintain relevance in a competitive market, they will focus not only on delivering quality products but also on telling compelling stories that resonate with consumers and expanding into new categories.
Premium Ecuadorian chocolate confectionery will fail to gain significant traction, despite its eminent reputation
High-quality Ecuadorian chocolate confectionery, with a high percentage of cacao, is highly regarded both locally and internationally. Premium brands like Pacari and To'ak have helped to elevate its reputation, positioning it as a symbol of prestige and artisanal craftsmanship.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Chocolate Confectionery 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 Chocolate Confectionery 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 Chocolate Confectionery 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 Chocolate Confectionery in Ecuador?
- Which are the leading brands in Chocolate Confectionery in Ecuador?
- How are products distributed in Chocolate Confectionery 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 Chocolate Confectionery?
- 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?
Chocolate Confectionery in Ecuador - Category analysis
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Economic instability, rising crime rates and rocketing cocoa prices drive decline in chocolate confectionery sales
Universal Sweet Industries continues as market leader
Small local grocers continues to lead distribution, despite losing share to discounters
Retailers’ strategies will meet multiple consumer needs
Brand-led product innovations and social media investment will drive market expansion
Premium Ecuadorian chocolate confectionery will fail to gain significant traction, despite its eminent reputation
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DISCLAIMER
The following categories and subcategories are included:
Chocolate Confectionery
- Chocolate Pouches and Bags
- Boxed Assortments
- Chocolate with Toys
- Countlines
- Seasonal Chocolate
- Tablets
- Other Chocolate Confectionery
Chocolate Confectionery
This is the aggregation of tablets, countlines, chocolate pouches and bags, boxed assortments, seasonal chocolate, chocolate with toys, and other chocolate confectionery. Nuts and fruits covered in chocolate are included in this category. Note that chocolate overtly positioned for baking/cooking purposes is excluded from Euromonitor International's confectionery coverage.
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