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Barley Ecuador Market Overview 2026

Sub Product
Hulled Barley Grain, Pearled Barley Grain
Derived Products
Bourbon, Ground Barley, Irish Whiskey, Miso, +9
HS Code
100390
Last Updated
2026-05-01
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
  • Ecuador Barley market intelligence page includes 0 premium suppliers.
  • 4 sampled export transactions for Ecuador are summarized.
  • 5 export partner companies and 2 import partner companies are mapped for Barley in Ecuador.
  • Wholesale sample entries: 0; farmgate sample entries: 0.
  • 2 export partner countries and 2 import partner countries are ranked.
  • Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2024.
  • Page data last updated on 2026-05-01.

Barley Export Supplier Intelligence, Price Trends, and Trade Flows in Ecuador

5 export partner companies are tracked for Barley in Ecuador. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to validate exporter coverage, partner quality, and route priorities.
Explore Barley export intelligence in Ecuador, including 4 sampled supplier transactions, monthly unit-price ranges, and partner-country trade flow patterns for HS Code 100390.
Scatter points are sampled from 100.0% of the full transaction dataset.

Sample Export Supplier Transaction Records for Barley in Ecuador

4 sampled Barley transactions in Ecuador include date, origin, and partner-country context to benchmark export prices and supplier trading patterns.
Barley sampled transaction unit prices by date in Ecuador: 2025-11-20: 0.97 USD / kg, 2025-11-20: 1.00 USD / kg, 2025-07-03: 0.97 USD / kg, 2025-07-03: 1.00 USD / kg.
DateReported ProductUnit PriceExporterImporter 
2025-11-20CEB*** ** ***** ** ** **0.97 USD / kg (Ecuador) (Italy)
2025-11-20CEB*** ** ***** ** ** **1.00 USD / kg (Ecuador) (Italy)
2025-07-03CEB*** ** ***** ** ** **0.97 USD / kg (Ecuador) (Italy)
2025-07-03CEB*** ** ***** ** ** **1.00 USD / kg (Ecuador) (Italy)

Top Barley Export Suppliers and Companies in Ecuador

Review leading exporter profiles and benchmark them against 5 total export partner companies tracked for Barley in Ecuador. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to shortlist sourcing and export partners faster.
(Ecuador)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-30
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Food ManufacturingAlcoholic Beverage ManufacturingBeverage Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: TradeFarming / Production / Processing / PackingDistribution / WholesaleFood Manufacturing
(Ecuador)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-30
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: LogisticsFood ManufacturingTrade
(Ecuador)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-30
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Food WholesalersCrop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingDistribution / WholesaleTrade
(Ecuador)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-30
Industries: OthersFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
(Ecuador)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-30
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Food PackagingFood ManufacturingFishing Aquaculture
Value Chain Roles: OthersFood ManufacturingFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
Ecuador Export Partner Coverage
5 companies
Total export partner company count is a core signal of Ecuador export network depth for Barley.
Exporters and importers can open Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to assess Barley partner concentration, capacity signals, and trade relevance in Ecuador.

Annual Export Value, Volume, and Supplier Market Size for Barley in Ecuador (HS Code 100390)

Analyze 1 years of Barley export volume and value in Ecuador to evaluate supplier market growth, seasonality, and trade volatility.
YearVolumeValue
202436,34038,000 USD

Top Destination Markets for Barley Exports from Ecuador (HS Code 100390) in 2024

For 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 2 destination countries for Barley exports from Ecuador.
RankCountryVolumeValue
1Italy36,00036,000 USD
2United States340.22,000 USD

Barley Import Buyer Intelligence and Price Signals in Ecuador: Buyers, Demand, and Trade Partners

2 import partner companies are tracked for Barley in Ecuador. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to analyze buyer demand, partner density, and downstream channels.
Scatter points are sampled from 96.3% of the full transaction dataset.

Sample Import Transaction and Price Records for Barley in Ecuador

5 sampled Barley import transactions in Ecuador provide date, origin, and trade-country context to benchmark price levels and demand-side trading patterns.
Barley sampled import transaction unit prices by date in Ecuador: 2025-12-22: 0.34 USD / kg, 2025-12-19: 3.25 USD / kg, 2025-12-01: 3.10 USD / kg, 2025-11-26: 0.57 USD / kg, 2025-11-21: 5.44 USD / kg.
DateReported ProductUnit PriceExporterImporterOrigin 
2025-12-22CEB*** ******* *** ****** **** *******0.34 USD / kg (-) (-)-
2025-12-19PAR****** ***** ******3.25 USD / kg (-) (-)-
2025-12-01PAR****** ***** ******3.10 USD / kg (-) (-)-
2025-11-26CEB*** *******0.57 USD / kg (-) (-)-
2025-11-21CEB*** ********************* *** **** ****** ********* ****** **** *** ***********5.44 USD / kg (-) (-)-

Top Barley Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners in Ecuador

Review leading buyer profiles and compare them with 2 total import partner companies tracked for Barley in Ecuador. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate demand-side partner fit.
(Ecuador)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-30
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingDistribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
(Ecuador)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-22
Recently Import Partner Companies: 2
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Food ManufacturingAlcoholic Beverage ManufacturingBeverage Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: TradeFarming / Production / Processing / PackingDistribution / WholesaleFood Manufacturing
Ecuador Import Partner Coverage
2 companies
Import partner company count highlights demand-side visibility for Barley in Ecuador.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Barley importers, distributors, and buyer networks in Ecuador.

Annual Import Value, Volume, and Demand Size for Barley in Ecuador (HS Code 100390)

Track 1 years of Barley import volume and value in Ecuador to assess demand growth and market momentum.
YearVolumeValue
202449,079,52217,299,554 USD

Top Origin Supplier Countries Supplying Barley to Ecuador (HS Code 100390) in 2024

For 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 2 origin supplier countries supplying Barley to Ecuador.
RankCountryVolumeValue
1Australia48,929,522.417,206,208.816 USD
2Argentina150,00093,345.35 USD

Classification

Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormDry grain
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product

Raw Material

Market

Barley (cebada) in Ecuador is a dual-structure market: limited domestic highland production in the Sierra and significant reliance on imports for industrial uses. INIAP reports barley is oriented mainly to grain consumption and forage, with a smaller share for the malting industry, and production areas are typically at 2,400–3,500 meters in Sierra provinces including Chimborazo, Pichincha, Bolívar, Tungurahua, Carchi, Cotopaxi and Imbabura. UN Comtrade data (via WITS) indicates Ecuador is a net importer of barley (HS 1003), with recent imports sourced primarily from Australia and Argentina while exports are minimal. Market access is shaped by AGROCALIDAD phytosanitary import permits and border inspection requirements administered through SENAE/VUE systems.
Market RoleNet importer with limited domestic Sierra production
Domestic RoleDomestic crop in the Sierra oriented mainly to grain consumption and forage, with a smaller share for malting inputs

Specification

Physical Attributes
  • Dry grain shipments are expected to be clean and free of soil and extraneous material for border clearance under origin-specific phytosanitary requirements issued by AGROCALIDAD.
Packaging
  • Origin-specific AGROCALIDAD import requirements for barley can specify the use of new/first-use packaging and cleanliness standards (especially for seed-for-sowing and certain grain import cases).

Supply Chain

Value Chain
  • Sierra production: farms → local collection/markets → household grain use, forage, and limited industrial channels
  • Import flow: origin elevators/silos → port loading → ocean freight → Ecuador port entry → SENAE customs + AGROCALIDAD phytosanitary inspection → inland silos → maltsters/breweries and feed mills
Shelf Life
  • Shelf-life and usability depend on keeping grain dry and preventing storage pests/mold; quality deterioration can trigger buyer rejection and/or regulatory holds.
Freight IntensityHigh
Transport ModeSea

Risks

Regulatory Compliance HighNon-compliance with AGROCALIDAD phytosanitary import requirements for barley (e.g., missing/invalid Permiso Fitosanitario de Importación when required, missing required phytosanitary certificate declarations, or detection of regulated contaminants such as quarantine pests/weed seeds/foreign material) can trigger detention, mandatory treatment, rejection, re-export, or destruction at the border.Confirm the exact AGROCALIDAD RFI/resolution applicable to the barley category (grain vs. seed; intended use; origin) before booking; obtain PFI (if required) pre-shipment; require pre-shipment cleaning and NPPO-issued phytosanitary certification with all required declarations.
Logistics MediumBecause barley is freight-intensive and commonly shipped by sea, volatility in ocean freight rates, port congestion, or routing disruptions can materially raise landed cost and disrupt supply continuity for Ecuador’s import program.Use forward freight planning and buffer stocks for industrial users; diversify shipment windows and consider multi-origin sourcing to reduce single-lane exposure.
Market Concentration MediumRecent UN Comtrade data (via WITS) indicates Ecuador’s barley imports are concentrated in a small set of origins (notably Australia and Argentina), increasing exposure to origin-specific crop shocks or trade disruptions.Qualify alternative supplying origins and contract structures; align specifications so multiple origins can meet industrial requirements where feasible.
Food Safety MediumStorage-related quality hazards (mold, mycotoxins, or insect infestation) can reduce suitability for feed/processing and increase the risk of rejection or downgraded use during inspection or by industrial buyers.Set incoming quality parameters (moisture/cleanliness/pest tolerance) and require documented storage, fumigation, and inspection controls across the supply chain.

FAQ

Is Ecuador a net importer of barley?Yes. UN Comtrade data published via WITS shows Ecuador’s barley (HS 1003) imports are far larger than its exports (for example, imports were reported at about USD 17.16 million in 2023 while exports were only tens of thousands of USD), indicating net-import dependence.
Where is barley mainly produced within Ecuador?INIAP reports barley production areas are concentrated in Sierra highland zones (about 2,400–3,500 meters), with major sown-area provinces including Chimborazo, Pichincha, Bolívar, Tungurahua, Carchi, Cotopaxi and Imbabura (INEC-ESPAC context cited by INIAP).
Which authority manages phytosanitary import permits and inspections for barley in Ecuador?AGROCALIDAD manages plant quarantine controls, including the Permiso Fitosanitario de Importación (PFI) process and point-of-entry phytosanitary inspections, coordinated with SENAE’s ECUAPASS/VUE import workflows.

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