Ecuador
U.S. Trade with Ecuador in 2024
Export Market Rank
#37 Among U.S. Agricultural Export Markets
Total Export Value
$545.46 Million
3-Year Average
$683.76 Million
Compound Average Growth
4.3% (2015-2024)
Total Export Value 2015 - 2024
Export Value by Commodity 2024
Top 10 Exports to Ecuador in 2024
| Commodity | Total Value (USD) | Total Volume (Metric Tons) | 10-Year Average Value (USD) | 10-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soybean Meal | $212.15 Million | 512,165 | $213.39 Million | 42% |
| Wheat | $84.3 Million | 379,331 | $75.93 Million | 19% |
| Other Feeds, Meals & Fodders | $74.59 Million | 66,008 | $51.42 Million | 185% |
| Distillers Grains | $22.21 Million | 108,000 | $13.37 Million | 693% |
| Cotton | $19.35 Million | 10,012 | $21.34 Million | 18% |
| Food Preparations | $12.86 Million | 1,232 | $13.84 Million | -1% |
| Distilled Spirits | $9.96 Million | --- | $6.05 Million | 335% |
| Chocolate & Cocoa Products | $9.68 Million | 1,420 | $6.83 Million | 139% |
| Condiments & Sauces | $9.31 Million | 3,027 | $7.9 Million | 62% |
| Planting Seeds | $8.83 Million | 1,337 | $5.95 Million | 50% |
Data and Analysis
Ecuador's sugar production in marketing year (MY) 2025/26 is forecast to reach 513,000 metric tons (MT), a decrease from MY 2023/24 estimate. Domestic consumption is forecast to remain stable with gradual increases expected in the coming years.
Wheat production in marketing year (MY) 2025/26 (July-June) is projected at just over 10,000 metric tons (MT), a decline from the previous year. With only about 5,000 hectares (HA) dedicated to cultivation, Ecuador’s wheat production is insufficient to meet domestic demand and thus dependent on imports.
The food processing industry is an important component of Ecuador’s manufacturing sector. This sector contributes 56 percent to Ecuador’s manufacturing gross domestic product and grossed $14 billion in net sales. Excellent sales prospects exist for U.S. food ingredient products to supply this industry.
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...
It's been a busy fall for the FAS Cochran Fellowship Program. In September and October 2017, more than 200 Cochran Fellows from 32 countries traveled to the United States to enhance their knowledge and technical skills. The fellows, many of them...