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South Africa has a well-developed business market, and is a gateway to Sub-Saharan African markets.
The food processing industry is a huge component of Ecuador’s manufacturing sector. In 2017, the sector contributed $6.3 billion to Ecuador’s gross domestic product and grossed $10.5 billion.... .
On May 18, 2017, the South African Ministry of Health invited further comments or inputs on the Draft Regulations relating to maximum levels of metals in foodstuffs.
Ecuador’s tuna fishery in 2015 is staring at lower prices. Prices are suffering due to oversupply, reportedly driven by overfishing, at a time of weakening demand for tuna and tuna products...
FAS Quito estimates that Ecuador’s calendar year (CY) 2015 shrimp production to reach 350,000 metric tons (MT), up 10,000 MT or an increase of three percent compared to 2014.
Ecuador called for a temporary 30-60 day global ban on tuna fishing to compensate for excessive overfishing in 2014. East Asia-Pacific states have rejected the proposal.
South Africa's highly developed food processing sector offers U.S. exporters opportunities to supply raw materials or inputs.
While South Africa is an exporter of agricultural products, it remains a viable market for U.S. sales, particularly of high-value, consumer-oriented products.