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Ecuador's Cacao Exports Hit $1.2bn Record as Fine-Aroma Demand Surges
Ecuador's cacao exports reached a record $1.2 billion in 2025, driven by surging global demand for fine-aroma Nacional variety beans that now command an 18% premium over West African bulk cacao.
Ecuador Shrimp Exports to Asia Surge 31% as Chinese Demand Rebounds
Ecuador's shrimp exports to Asian markets surged 31% in 2025 to reach $4.6 billion, according to the Camara Nacional de Acuacultura, with China overtaking the United States as the country's single largest shrimp buyer.
Cascabel Copper-Gold Project Advances to Pre-Feasibility as SolGold Secures $180mn Tranche
SolGold's Cascabel copper-gold project in northern Ecuador has advanced to the pre-feasibility stage, supported by a freshly secured $180 million financing tranche and an updated mineral resource estimate that confirms it as one of the largest undeveloped copper-gold deposits globally.
Ecuador's Flower Exports Poised for Record Valentine's Season as US Orders Jump 16%
Ecuador's flower industry is on track for a record Valentine's Day export season, with US-bound orders up 16% year-on-year and Quito's cargo facilities processing over 35,000 tonnes of cut flowers in January alone.