PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Outlook for yoghurt appears promising, compared to broader dairy industry
Within the dairy industry in Ecuador, yoghurt and sour milk product is emerging as one of the most promising areas for future growth. Unlike other traditional offerings such milk, which faces increasing scrutiny due to health concerns, environmental impact, and ethical production practices, yoghurt is viewed more favourably by consumers.
Health and wellness to shape the future of yoghurt in Ecuador
Wellness is expected to be one of the most important growth drivers for yoghurt in Ecuador over the forecast period. Consumers are increasingly conscious of the health benefits of the foods they consume, and as such, demand for yoghurt products - particularly those rich in probiotics, low in sugar, with clean labels and made with natural ingredients - is expected to rise significantly.
Blurring of lines between food and functional health supplements will drive yoghurt Innovation
A growing trend in Ecuador’s yoghurt category is the increasing convergence of food and functional health, as consumers increasingly seek products that offer benefits beyond basic nutrition. Brands like Kaarù are capitalising on this shift with products such as Biotic - a yoghurt shot containing over 10 billion live probiotics alongside essential vitamins and minerals.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products 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 Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products 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 Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products 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 Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products in Ecuador?
- Which are the leading brands in Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products in Ecuador?
- How are products distributed in Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products 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 Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products?
- 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?
Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products in Ecuador - Category analysis
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Yoghurt sees signs of recovery in 2025, following challenges of previous year
Industrias Lácteas Toni leads sales while private label gains share
Discounters rapidly expand market penetration
Outlook for yoghurt appears promising, compared to broader dairy industry
Health and wellness to shape the future of yoghurt in Ecuador
Blurring of lines between food and functional health supplements will drive yoghurt Innovation
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DISCLAIMER
Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products
This is the aggregation of sour milk products and yoghurt. Note: Plant-based yoghurt and sour milk products should be excluded from this category and tracked under plant-based yoghurt.
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