Ecuador's Sales Exceed $11.5 Billion in Early October 2026, Marking 18.4% Growth Year-Over-Year

Ecuador's sales reached $11,528.9 million between October 1 and October 14, 2026, according to data from the Servicio de Rentas Internas (SRI). This figure represents an 18.4% increase compared to the $9,738.9 million recorded during the same period in 2025. When compared to 2024, sales show a 30% increase.

Commerce concentrated the largest share of sales during this period, totaling $5,327.3 million. Manufacturing followed in second place with $1,468.8 million. The construction sector registered $367.9 million in sales in the first half of October, marking a 51% increase compared to 2025.

Provincially, Pichincha recorded the highest sales volume nationwide, reaching $4,416.4 million. Guayas province held the second position with $3,834.6 million. Together, these two provinces accounted for $8,251 million, representing 71.6% of the national total. Azuay province recorded $476 million in sales, placing it after Manabí ($484.8 million) and before El Oro ($345.7 million).

Pastaza province exhibited significant growth, with sales of $25.1 million between October 1 and October 14, an 89.3% increase compared to the same period in 2025. Imbabura also showed high year-over-year growth at 61.1%. Sales increased in all provinces except Zamora Chinchipe, which experienced a decline compared to 2025.

What to watch

Continued monitoring of sectoral performance, particularly in construction, will indicate sustained economic momentum. Provincial sales distribution highlights the concentration of economic activity in Pichincha and Guayas, while high growth in provinces like Pastaza and Imbabura may signal emerging regional economic shifts.

Sources: eluniverso.com.