Ecuador: Agricultural Trade Between United States and Ecuador Reaches New Highs

  |   Attaché Report (GAIN)   |   EC2023-0001

Despite continued economic constraints, U.S. – Ecuador bilateral agricultural and related product trade rose to $4.5 billion in 2022. In addition, U.S. agricultural and related product exports to Ecuador reached a record $741 million. This is the fourth record-breaking year in a row for U.S. agricultural exports to Ecuador. This demonstrates continued opportunities in Ecuador and underscores the value of the growth potential within the market, although many tariff and policy issues remain for several product categories.

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