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Rice Cakes Ecuador Market Overview 2026

Sub Product
Brown Rice Cake, Classic White Rice Cake, Flavored Rice Cake, Gluten-Free Rice Cake, +5
Raw Materials
Rice Flour, Salt
HS Code
190590
Last Updated
2026-05-14
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
  • Ecuador Rice Cakes market intelligence page includes 0 premium suppliers.
  • 5 sampled export transactions for Ecuador are summarized.
  • 6 export partner companies and 5 import partner companies are mapped for Rice Cakes in Ecuador.
  • Wholesale sample entries: 0; farmgate sample entries: 0.
  • 5 export partner countries and 5 import partner countries are ranked.
  • Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2024.
  • Page data last updated on 2026-05-14.

Rice Cakes Export Supplier Intelligence, Price Trends, and Trade Flows in Ecuador

6 export partner companies are tracked for Rice Cakes in Ecuador. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to validate exporter coverage, partner quality, and route priorities.
Explore Rice Cakes export intelligence in Ecuador, including 5 sampled supplier transactions, monthly unit-price ranges, and partner-country trade flow patterns for HS Code 190590.
Scatter points are sampled from 89.5% of the full transaction dataset.

Sample Export Supplier Transaction Records for Rice Cakes in Ecuador

5 sampled Rice Cakes transactions in Ecuador include date, origin, and partner-country context to benchmark export prices and supplier trading patterns.
Rice Cakes sampled transaction unit prices by date in Ecuador: 2025-11-14: 2.96 USD / kg, 2025-11-06: 3.85 USD / kg, 2025-11-06: 3.85 USD / kg, 2025-10-21: 4.51 USD / kg, 2025-10-21: 4.51 USD / kg.
DateReported ProductUnit PriceExporterImporter 
2025-11-14CRK ***** *******2.96 USD / kg (Ecuador) (Cuba)
2025-11-06MIM** ******** ***** ******** * ***** ***** ***** *** *3.85 USD / kg (Ecuador) (Panama)
2025-11-06MIM** ******** ***** ******** * ***** ***** ***** *** *3.85 USD / kg (Ecuador) (Panama)
2025-10-21MIM** ************* *********** ** *4.51 USD / kg (Ecuador) (Panama)
2025-10-21MIM** ************* *********** ** *4.51 USD / kg (Ecuador) (Panama)

Top Rice Cakes Export Suppliers and Companies in Ecuador

Review leading exporter profiles and benchmark them against 6 total export partner companies tracked for Rice Cakes in Ecuador. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to shortlist sourcing and export partners faster.
(Ecuador)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-12
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
(Ecuador)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-12
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingDistribution / Wholesale
(Ecuador)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-12
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
(Ecuador)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-12
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food WholesalersFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
(Ecuador)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-12
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Industries: Food ManufacturingCrop ProductionAnimal Production
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingDistribution / Wholesale
(Ecuador)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-12
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: OthersFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: OthersFood ManufacturingDistribution / Wholesale
Ecuador Export Partner Coverage
6 companies
Total export partner company count is a core signal of Ecuador export network depth for Rice Cakes.
Exporters and importers can open Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to assess Rice Cakes partner concentration, capacity signals, and trade relevance in Ecuador.

Annual Export Value, Volume, and Supplier Market Size for Rice Cakes in Ecuador (HS Code 190590)

Analyze 1 years of Rice Cakes export volume and value in Ecuador to evaluate supplier market growth, seasonality, and trade volatility.
YearVolumeValue
20244,517,32911,906,261 USD

Top Destination Markets for Rice Cakes Exports from Ecuador (HS Code 190590) in 2024

For 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 5 destination countries for Rice Cakes exports from Ecuador.
RankCountryVolumeValue
1Peru3,427,966.28,175,383.69 USD
2United States781,750.822,841,369.45 USD
3Venezuela127,378.6336,718.89 USD
4Panama58,423.1225,964.57 USD
5Colombia62,584.7133,557.68 USD

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

5 import partner companies are tracked for Rice Cakes 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 82.9% of the full transaction dataset.

Sample Import Transaction and Price Records for Rice Cakes in Ecuador

5 sampled Rice Cakes import transactions in Ecuador provide date, origin, and trade-country context to benchmark price levels and demand-side trading patterns.
Rice Cakes sampled import transaction unit prices by date in Ecuador: 2025-12-24: 0.56 USD / kg, 2025-12-19: 2.34 USD / kg, 2025-12-05: 2.78 USD / kg, 2025-12-02: 0.72 USD / kg, 2025-11-20: 0.59 USD / kg.
DateReported ProductUnit PriceExporterImporterOrigin 
2025-12-24GAL***** ** *****0.56 USD / kg (-) (-)-
2025-12-19PRO****** * **** ** ********* ********* *** ******* * ********2.34 USD / kg (-) (-)-
2025-12-05CAJ** ******** ***** ******** ********2.78 USD / kg (-) (-)-
2025-12-02GAL***** ** *****0.72 USD / kg (-) (-)-
2025-11-20GAL***** ** *****0.59 USD / kg (-) (-)-

Top Rice Cakes Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners in Ecuador

Review leading buyer profiles and compare them with 5 total import partner companies tracked for Rice Cakes in Ecuador. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate demand-side partner fit.
(Ecuador)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-12
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood Manufacturing
(Ecuador)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-12
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 5M - 10M
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingDistribution / Wholesale
(Ecuador)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-12
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingCrop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: TradeDistribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
(Ecuador)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-11-11
Recently Import Partner Companies: 2
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: OthersFood WholesalersFood Services And Drinking PlacesFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingRetail
(Ecuador)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-12
Industries: OthersBeverage ManufacturingFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingOthersTradeFood Manufacturing
Ecuador Import Partner Coverage
5 companies
Import partner company count highlights demand-side visibility for Rice Cakes in Ecuador.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Rice Cakes importers, distributors, and buyer networks in Ecuador.

Annual Import Value, Volume, and Demand Size for Rice Cakes in Ecuador (HS Code 190590)

Track 1 years of Rice Cakes import volume and value in Ecuador to assess demand growth and market momentum.
YearVolumeValue
20248,954,66626,560,553 USD

Top Origin Supplier Countries Supplying Rice Cakes to Ecuador (HS Code 190590) in 2024

For 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 5 origin supplier countries supplying Rice Cakes to Ecuador.
RankCountryVolumeValue
1Colombia5,539,772.6715,228,533.09 USD
2Mexico902,070.443,207,901.533 USD
3Peru1,249,265.852,617,588.691 USD
4United States367,084.741,931,842.031 USD
5Spain251,315.671,017,634.145 USD

Classification

Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormShelf-stable packaged snack
Industry PositionConsumer Packaged Food

Market

Rice cakes sold in Ecuador are expected to fall under HS 190410 (prepared foods obtained by swelling/roasting of cereals) when they are puffed/expanded cereal products, though some items may classify under other HS 1904 subheadings depending on formulation. Ecuador is primarily a consumer market for this product family, with regional import supply routes evidenced by UN Comtrade data (via WITS) showing Chile, Colombia and Peru among the top exporters of HS 190410 products to Ecuador in 2024. Market access for packaged rice cakes is strongly shaped by ARCSA sanitary notification requirements for processed foods and Ecuador’s processed-food labeling rules (including the “traffic-light” system for fat/sugar/salt). Distribution is concentrated in modern retail and online supermarket channels, supported by maritime logistics through Guayaquil.
Market RoleNet importer and consumer market (import-dependent for HS 190410 product family relevant to puffed rice cakes)
SeasonalityYear-round availability driven by shelf-stable inventory cycles and import logistics rather than harvest seasonality.

Specification

Packaging
  • Spanish-language retail labeling and required Ecuador processed-food label elements (including the fat/sugar/salt graphic system where applicable) are key market-acceptance requirements
  • Moisture-barrier, sealed packaging is important for maintaining crisp texture in Ecuador retail distribution (especially in humid coastal logistics)

Supply Chain

Value Chain
  • Manufacturer (origin) → exporter → ocean freight → port handling (Guayaquil) → customs/VUE documentation → importer/distributor → modern retail & online grocery
Temperature
  • Ambient, dry storage; protect from heat spikes and humidity to avoid texture degradation
Shelf Life
  • Shelf-life is managed through labeled best-before/expiry and lot coding; packaging integrity and humidity control are key to maintaining crispness through distribution
Freight IntensityHigh
Transport ModeSea

Risks

Regulatory Compliance HighMarket entry and commercialization can be blocked if the imported rice-cake product does not have the appropriate ARCSA sanitary notification in place (and correctly authorized for the importer’s use through VUE/ECUAPASS where applicable) and/or if the label does not comply with Ecuador’s processed-food labeling regulation (including the required fat/sugar/salt graphic system).Confirm the exact SKU’s HS classification and ARCSA pathway (sanitary notification and any required importer authorization/endorsement in VUE) before booking freight; pre-validate Spanish label content against the Ecuador processed-food labeling regulation and keep a controlled label/recipe change process.
Classification MediumMisclassification risk: rice cakes may be classified under HS 190410 when puffed/expanded, but alternative HS 1904 subheadings can apply depending on composition and processing; misclassification can cause customs delays and cost surprises.Obtain a written classification opinion from a qualified customs broker in Ecuador and align product description, ingredients, and process statements across shipping documents and ARCSA dossiers.
Logistics MediumVolumetric freight costs, breakage during handling, and humidity exposure in coastal logistics can materially impact landed cost and on-shelf quality (loss of crispness, damaged units), particularly for promotional or low-margin SKUs.Use protective secondary packaging and palletization standards, include humidity protection where needed, and plan buffer stock around port-to-DC lead times via Guayaquil.

FAQ

What is the key sanitary approval needed to commercialize packaged rice cakes in Ecuador?Processed foods marketed in Ecuador are subject to ARCSA sanitary control and generally require an ARCSA sanitary notification prior to commercialization. Importers typically manage the sanitary notification and related documentation through Ecuador’s VUE/ECUAPASS workflows.
What front-of-pack nutrition label format is required for processed foods in Ecuador?Ecuador’s processed-food labeling regulation requires a graphic “traffic-light” style system indicating fat, sugar and salt (sodium) levels on processed foods (with specific placement and format rules), alongside other mandatory label elements in Spanish.
Which countries are major external suppliers to Ecuador for HS 190410 products (a likely HS category for puffed rice cakes)?UN Comtrade data presented by WITS for 2024 shows Chile, Colombia and Peru as the top exporters of HS 190410 products to Ecuador, followed by the United States and the European Union. This reflects the broader HS 190410 category and is not rice-cake-only trade.

Sources

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Raw materials: Rice Flour, Salt
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