Located in the northwestern part of South America, Ecuador plays an important role in regional and global trade. In 2025, Ecuador's exports reached a total value of US$37.2 billion.

This figure represents a strong 41.4% increase compared to 2021, when Ecuador's exports were valued at US$26.3 billion. On a year-over-year basis, export value rose by 7.9%, up from US$34.4 billion in 2024.

It is worth noting that Ecuador has used the US dollar as its official currency since March 9, 2000, which helps stabilize transactions and reduces currency exchange risks in Ecuador's exports.

Ecuador's Key Export Markets

According to the latest data, about 76.3% of Ecuador's exports were shipped to major trading partners, including the United States (18.5%), Panama (17.3%), China (16.1%), the Netherlands (4.3%), Spain (3.4%), Peru (2.9%), Russia (2.8%), Italy (2.41%), Colombia (2.38%), Malaysia (2.28%), Chile (2%), and Germany (1.97%).

From a regional perspective, Latin America (excluding Mexico but including the Caribbean) accounted for 28.4% of Ecuador's exports, followed by Europe at 25.2% and Asia at 24.9%.

North America represented 20.9% of Ecuador's exports, while smaller shares were distributed to Africa (0.4%) and Oceania (0.2%), led by Australia and New Zealand.

With a population of approximately 18.1 million, the total value of Ecuador's exports in 2025 translates to around US$2,050 per capita, up from about US$1,900 in 2024.

Ecuador's Leading Export Categories

The following product groups generated the highest revenues within Ecuador's exports in 2025:

1.Fish: US$8.8 billion (23.7%)

2.Mineral fuels including oil: US$7.8 billion (20.9%)

3.Fruits and nuts: US$4.8 billion (13%)

4.Cocoa: US$4.7 billion (12.6%)

5.Ores, slag, and ash: US$3 billion (8.1%)

6.Prepared meat and seafood: US$1.9 billion (5.1%)

7.Gems and precious metals: US$1.2 billion (3.2%)

8.Live plants and cut flowers: US$1.1 billion (2.8%)

9.Wood: US$656.9 million (1.8%)

10.Vegetables: US$431.1 million (1.2%)

These top 10 categories accounted for a dominant 92.3% of the total value of Ecuador's exports, highlighting a relatively concentrated export structure.

Among them, ores, slag, and ash recorded the fastest growth, increasing by 47.9% compared to 2024. Cocoa followed with a 29% rise, while vegetable exports grew by 26.7%.

The only category experiencing a decline was mineral fuels, which dropped by 19% year over year.

At the four-digit HS code level, the most valuable components of Ecuador's exports include crustaceans such as lobsters (22.6%), crude oil (18.8%), bananas and plantains (11.5%), cocoa beans (11.3%), prepared fish and caviar (5%), copper ores and concentrates (4.6%), precious metal ores (3.5%), unwrought gold (3.1%), fresh or dried flowers (2.8%), and refined petroleum products (2%).

Top Exporters in Ecuador

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Ecuador Exporters Directory

Exporter directories provide detailed insights into Ecuador's exports, including shipment records, trade volumes, and supply chain transparency. These tools help global buyers identify reliable partners and make informed sourcing decisions.

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Ecuador Exporter List Example

Tendata's database features thousands of active companies contributing to Ecuador's exports, with each profile including key details such as company name, location, product focus, and HS codes.

For example, in the plastics sector, leading exporters in 2025 included:

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