November 11, 2026
The Manta Chamber of Commerce held an informational session on the Free Trade Agreement between Ecuador and Canada, focusing on opportunities to expand Ecuadorian exports and strengthen trade. The meeting brought together businesspeople and representatives from different productive sectors interested in learning about the conditions for accessing this market.
During the session, Canadian Ambassador Mazen Mahfouz highlighted that over 600 Ecuadorian products will be able to enter with a 0% tariff, including fish and tuna products. Investment prospects, job creation, and the participation of small and medium-sized enterprises in bilateral trade were also analyzed.
Among the Manabí products with export potential, tuna, cocoa, pitahaya, banana, coconut, tagua, and toquilla straw hats were mentioned. Likewise, commercial requirements and logistical conditions that companies should consider to organize their export processes and take advantage of opportunities in the Canadian market were addressed.
Source: Cámara de Comercio de Manta
