COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Leading players face mounting competition as small brands and private label gain ground in processed meat.
Procesadora Nacional de Alimentos continues to be the undisputed leader, supported by its popular brands Mr Chancho, Mr Pollo, and Plumrose, along with strong innovation pipelines under its Mr Cook line, which offers ready-to-eat protein solutions. Its extensive distribution network, economies of scale, and brand recognition continue to support its leading position.
Piggis Embutidos makes significant gains
The fastest-rising player is Piggis Embutidos, which has significantly strengthened its presence in recent years. The company has invested heavily in advertising to build brand equity, ensuring high visibility for its products.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat 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 Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat 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 Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat 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 Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat in Ecuador?
- Which are the leading brands in Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat in Ecuador?
- How are products distributed in Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat 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 Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat?
- 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?
Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives To Meat in Ecuador - Category analysis
KEY DATA FINDINGS
End of stockpiling behaviour sees volume sales fall
Overall fall in volume and value sales
Frozen processed poultry registers positive growth and makes most gains
Stable growth over forecast period
A premium look key in driving sales
Chilled and frozen products see most innovation
Leading players face mounting competition as small brands and private label gain ground in processed meat.
Piggis Embutidos makes significant gains
Supermarkets continue to dominate distribution
Discounters gain most value share
Staple Foods in Ecuador - Industry Overview
Falling retail prices sees profit margins narrow
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Flat performance in 2025
Consumers continue to be price sensitive
Discounters making significant gains
Moderate growth over forecast period
Innovation key for branded players to stay ahead
Limited value growth for e-commerce
Procesadora Nacional de Alimentos CA holds on to top spot
Piggis Embutidos Cia Ltda gains most value share
Independent bakeries largest retail channel
Discounters gain most value share
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
The following categories and subcategories are included:
Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat
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- Shelf Stable Processed Red Meat
- Shelf Stable Processed Poultry
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- Chilled Processed Red Meat
- Chilled Processed Poultry
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- Frozen Processed Red Meat
- Frozen Processed Poultry
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- Shelf Stable Seafood
- Chilled Processed Seafood
- Frozen Processed Seafood
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- Chilled Meat and Seafood Substitutes
- Frozen Meat and Seafood Substitutes
- Shelf Stable Meat and Seafood Substitutes
- Tofu and Derivatives
Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat
This is the aggregation of processed meat, processed seafood and meat and seafood substitutes.
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