Ecuador’s foreign trade performance in 2025 confirms a positive trend for the national economy. Exports recorded annual growth of close to 17 percent, while cumulative sales increased by around 10 percent, reflecting greater productive capacity and stronger integration into international markets. This outcome is not driven by a single sector, but by a broader dynamic of recovery, investment, and strengthening of export supply.

The increase in exports has had a direct impact on productive activity. Companies expanded volumes, adjusted processes, and scaled operations to meet more active external demand. This translated into higher demand for logistics, transportation, port services, and financing, activating value chains that positively affect multiple sectors of the economy.

At the same time, sustained export growth strengthens the investment climate. Greater predictability in revenues and trade flows encourages new investment in infrastructure, technology, and installed capacity, both in traditional sectors and in higher value-added activities. For investors, export dynamism becomes a signal of confidence and stability in the country’s productive development.

The labor market has also benefited. As production and exports grow, more direct and indirect employment opportunities are generated, particularly in agroindustry, manufacturing, and logistics. This contributes to greater formalization and stronger linkages between local production and international trade.

This scenario also introduces new challenges. Sustaining export growth will require maintaining quality standards, strengthening traceability, improving logistics efficiency, and diversifying markets to reduce exposure to external shocks. Competitiveness will depend not only on export volume, but on Ecuador’s ability to respond with agility and consistency to global trade demands.

The export performance of 2025 delivers a clear message. When production, investment, and logistics align, foreign trade becomes a true engine of development. The challenge ahead is to consolidate this momentum and translate it into sustainable growth, quality employment, and greater economic resilience for Ecuador.