In 2024, Ecuador shipped goods valued at US$34.4 billion to global markets.

This figure represents a 70.2% jump from the $20.2 billion recorded in 2020.

Compared with 2023, when exports totaled $31.1 billion, Ecuador's export value rose by 10.6% year over year. The nation uses the US dollar as its official currency.

Among Ecuador's most important buyers, the United States, Panama, mainland China, the Netherlands, and Peru ranked as the top five destinations. Together, these countries were responsible for 60% of Ecuador's total export revenue in 2024.

From a regional perspective, 24.1% of Ecuador's export value went to Asia, while 30.3% was shipped to Latin American markets excluding Mexico but including the Caribbean. Another 22.5% was delivered to North American buyers.

Europe accounted for 22.1%, Africa for 0.8%, and Oceania—led by Australia and New Zealand—for 0.2%.

With a population of roughly 18 million, Ecuador's export total in 2024 translates to approximately $1,900 per person, the same per-capita export value recorded in 2023.

Leading Overseas Markets for Ecuador in 2024

Below is an overview of the top 25 destinations for Ecuadorian exports in 2024, along with each market's share of the country's total shipments:

1. United States: US$7 billion (20.4%)

2. Panama: $6.3 billion (18.3%)

3. Mainland China: $5.1 billion (14.8%)

4. Netherlands: $1.13 billion (3.3%)

5. Peru: $1.11 billion (3.2%)

6. Spain: $1 billion (2.9%)

7. Chile: $948.2 million (2.8%)

8. Russia: $898.3 million (2.6%)

9. Colombia: $850.3 million (2.5%)

10. Germany: $788.3 million (2.3%)

11. Italy: $746.7 million (2.2%)

12. Malaysia: $609.3 million (1.8%)

13. Belgium: $601 million (1.7%)

14. Indonesia: $481.8 million (1.4%)

15. Switzerland: $449.3 million (1.3%)

16. Mexico: $429 million (1.2%)

17. France: $420 million (1.2%)

18. Japan: $415.5 million (1.2%)

19. United Kingdom: $319.6 million (0.9%)

20. Canada: $294 million (0.9%)

21. Argentina: $278.4 million (0.8%)

22. United Arab Emirates: $260.6 million (0.8%)

23. Finland: $231.1 million (0.7%)

24. India: $216 million (0.6%)

25. Türkiye: $200.9 million (0.6%)

Collectively, these 25 trading partners absorbed 81.4% of Ecuador's global exports in 2024.

The most rapid growth in demand for Ecuadorian goods came from:

· Indonesia (+130.3% vs. 2023)

· Mexico (+110.8%)

· Belgium (+107.8%)

· Germany (+89.6%)

· Malaysia (+87.3%)

Meanwhile, notable declines occurred in shipments to:

· United Arab Emirates (–56.6%)

· India (–47.3%)

· Canada (–15.2%)

· Mainland China (–10.3%)

Finding Main Export Destinations for Ecuador

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1.United States(90.54%)

2.Peru(2.95%)

3.Brazil(1.7%)

4.Canada(1.21%)

5.Chile(1.03%)

6.Colombia(0.83%)

7.Panama(0.32%)

8.Nicaragua(0.32%)

9.Puerto Rico(0.31%)

10.Guatemala(0.17%, $0.02 Million)

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