eCommerce market in Ecuador

Ecuador is the 52nd largest market for eCommerce with a predicted revenue of US$3,197.2 million by 2025, placing it ahead of Nigeria. Revenue is expected to show a compound annual growth rate (CAGR 2025-2029) of 6.2%, resulting in a projected market volume of US$4,072.9 million by 2029. With an expected increase of 9.2% in 2025, the Ecuadorian eCommerce market contributed to the worldwide growth rate of 9.8% in 2025. Like in Ecuador, global eCommerce sales are expected to increase over the next years. Seven markets are considered by ECDB within the Ecuadorian eCommerce market. Electronics is the largest market and accounts for 23.4% of the Ecuadorian eCommerce revenue. It is followed by Hobby & Leisure with 21.3%, Fashion with 21.1%, Furniture & Homeware with 11.3%, Care Products with 8.5%, DIY with 8.3%, and Grocery with the remaining 6.2%.

Market development

eCommerce revenue development in Ecuador

Ecuador is the 52nd largest market for eCommerce with a predicted revenue of US$3,197.2 million by 2025, placing it ahead of Nigeria. Revenue is expected to show a compound annual growth rate (CAGR 2025-2029) of 6.2%, resulting in a projected market volume of US$4,072.9 million by 2029. With an expected increase of 9.2% in 2025, the Ecuadorian eCommerce market contributed to the worldwide growth rate of 9.8% in 2025. Like in Ecuador, global eCommerce sales are expected to increase over the next years. Seven markets are considered by ECDB within the Ecuadorian eCommerce market. Electronics is the largest market and accounts for 23.4% of the Ecuadorian eCommerce revenue. It is followed by Hobby & Leisure with 21.3%, Fashion with 21.1%, Furniture & Homeware with 11.3%, Care Products with 8.5%, DIY with 8.3%, and Grocery with the remaining 6.2%.

eCommerce revenue development in Ecuador

in million US$

eCommerce revenue growth in Ecuador

in %

Net eCommerce revenue split by sub-category

in %
20202021202220232024202520262027
Revenue (in mUS$)0.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.0
Growth (in %)55.446.166.080.55.452.296.943.4

Online share

eCommerce online share in Ecuador

The online share refers to the proportion of the retail volume that is transacted via the Internet. It includes purchases via desktop PC, tablet or smartphone, both via website or app. Only retail of physical goods is taken into account. In the Ecuadorian retail market, the online share is 11.6% and will increase by an average of 5.6% to 14.5% by 2029.

eCommerce online share in Ecuador

in %
20202021202220232024202520262027
Online share (in %)18.1%55.1%70.0%20.5%72.5%81.9%10.6%58.6%