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Ecuador recorded a surplus in its trade balance during the first four months of 2026, according to figures from the Central Bank of Ecuador (BCE). Between January and April, total exports achieved a year-on-year growth of 3.3%, reflecting the dynamism of Ecuadorian foreign trade, although the positive balance was lower than that recorded in the same period of the previous year.
The performance was supported by favorable results in both the oil and non-oil balances. Oil exports grew driven by better international crude oil prices, whose average price increased by 13.6%, while non-oil exports advanced thanks to the good performance of non-traditional products, which registered a growth of 20.9%.
Within the exportable offer, shrimp stood out, with external sales increasing by 13% and consolidating as the country's main export product, surpassing crude oil in exported value. This behavior maintains a favorable outlook for logistics, port, and maritime transport activities, key sectors for cargo mobilization and Ecuador's connection with international markets.
Source: camara_ecuador
