Key Market Indicators
Cattle production in Ecuador is projected to reach 2.7 million heads by 2026. This figure is slightly lower than 2021's 2.9 million heads, representing an average yearly decrease of 0.9%. Since 1966, Ecuador's cattle supply has been decreasing annually. In 2021, Ecuador fell to 53rd place globally, overtaken by Guatemala's 2.9 million heads. India, the United States, and China took the top three spots in the ranking.
