Ecuadorian Export Sector Projects Growth Below 10% in H1 2026

The Ecuadorian export sector expects to close the first half of 2026 with growth below 10% in its foreign sales, in a scenario marked by international volatility and geopolitical tensions. According to the Ecuadorian Federation of Exporters (Fedexpor), the performance of the economy, which registered a growth of 2.1% in the first quarter of the year, has allowed export activity to be sustained, albeit at a more moderate pace than in 2025.

Export associations indicated that the increase in the costs of strategic inputs, which in the agricultural sector ranges between 40% and 60%, along with higher logistical costs and lower availability of space for refrigerated cargo, has created challenges for several sectors. However, banana exports maintained a growth of 7.65%, driven by demand from the European Union and Russia, while cocoa registered a contraction due to lower production availability.

Despite the international environment, the sector maintains favorable prospects for exports and highlights the importance of strengthening competitiveness through improvements in logistics, security, and the efficiency of maritime transport. These actions will contribute to consolidating Ecuadorian foreign trade and strengthening the country's integration into international markets.