Ecuador Cacao Market Outlook 2025

Record FOB prices, tightening global supply and Ecuador's growing share of the fine aroma segment.

Ecuador has consolidated its position as the world's leading producer of fine aroma cacao, now accounting for an estimated 62% of global fine-flavor volume. Record FOB prices exceeding USD 10,000 per tonne in 2025 reflect both tightening West African supply and sustained premium demand.

For international buyers, the implication is clear: securing verified, traceable supply relationships early is now a strategic priority rather than a transactional one. This report examines volume trends, price drivers and the certification landscape shaping procurement decisions.

Our data shows that verified suppliers on Chocolate.ec have grown 22% year-over-year, with cooperatives and processors leading new registrations as value-addition moves closer to origin.