Ecuador
U.S. Trade with Ecuador in 2023
Export Market Rank
#32 Among U.S. Agricultural Export Markets
Total Export Value
$789.19 Million
3-Year Average
$689.39 Million
Compound Average Growth
6.5% (2014-2023)
Total Export Value 2014 - 2023
Export Value by Commodity 2023
Top 10 Exports to Ecuador in 2023
| Commodity | Total Value (USD) | Total Volume (Metric Tons) | 10-Year Average Value (USD) | 10-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soybean Meal | $454.87 Million | 891,082 | $209.79 Million | 158% |
| Other Feeds, Meals & Fodders | $73.62 Million | 64,892 | $46.62 Million | 177% |
| Wheat | $71.28 Million | 242,532 | $75.54 Million | -11% |
| Distillers Grains | $40.91 Million | 164,196 | $11.27 Million | 3514% |
| Cotton | $17.05 Million | 7,646 | $21.55 Million | -20% |
| Food Preparations | $12.75 Million | 1,388 | $14.4 Million | -31% |
| Distilled Spirits | $9.45 Million | --- | $5.21 Million | 500% |
| Fresh Fruit | $9.27 Million | 5,136 | $9.21 Million | -17% |
| Planting Seeds | $9.16 Million | 1,517 | $5.86 Million | 16% |
| Chocolate & Cocoa Products | $9.03 Million | 1,284 | $6.57 Million | 28% |
Data and Analysis
The legal and regulatory situation to allow the planting of genetically engineered (GE) crops in Ecuador remains the same as 2023. Commercial cultivation of GE crops is not permitted, however cultivation for research is allowed and an exception exists for GE products without recombinant or foreign DNA in the genome.
This report identifies Ecuador’s import requirements for foreign export certificates, highlighting current procedures and identifying the relevant local agencies with oversight over these issues.
This report outlines Ecuador’s requirements for food and agricultural product imports. It is a guide to the regulations that exporters need to consider in order for their products to enter the Ecuadorian market.
News and Features
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for the 2020 Borlaug International Agricultural Science and Technology Fellowship Program. The program offers training and collaborative research opportunities to early and mid-career...
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11, 2019—Private exporters reported to the U.S. Department of Agriculture export sales of 120,000 metric tons of soybean meal for delivery to Ecuador. Of the total, 60,000 metric tons is for delivery during the 2018/2019 marketing...
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