Ecuador is the world's largest banana exporter and a leading shrimp and cocoa supplier, and uses the US dollar.
CapitalQuito
CurrencyUS dollar (USD)
LanguagesSpanish
RegionAmericas
Why Ecuador matters for trade
- Dollarised economy simplifies pricing
- Bananas, shrimp and fine-flavour cocoa
- Crude oil exports
What Ecuador sells and buys
| Main exports | Main imports |
|---|---|
| Crude oil, Shrimp, Bananas, Cocoa, Cut flowers | Refined fuels, Wheat, Soybean meal, Machinery |
Main ports and routes
Guayaquil, Posorja, Esmeraldas.
Coming in the full guide
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TradeScout24 Insights · Country overview; figures will be added from DEİK, business council and national sources · Last reviewed 31 Oct 2026