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Ecuador Rice Exporters Await Colombia Permit Reopening After July 20 Deadline
Ecuadorian rice exporters are waiting for Colombia to reactivate import permits after a 45-day extension of the land-border restriction expired July 20. Corpcom says the sector stopped shipping 50,000 tonnes to Colombia between April and June, during peak harvest.
China-Made Vehicles Reach 57% Of Ecuador Auto Sales In H1 2026
Vehicles assembled in China represented 57% of Ecuador auto sales in the first half of 2026, according to Cinae. Monthly China-origin sales now exceed 7,000 units, while June 2026 set a record with 8,363 units.
Colombia Lifts Restriction On Ecuador Cargo Transport Operations
Colombia lifted a requirement affecting international ground cargo operations between Ecuador and Colombia on July 9, 2026. The change follows a June 15 CAN ruling that deemed the measure contrary to Andean Community law and gave Colombia 20 days to remove it.
Descartes’ USD 30M Drivin Acquisition Extends Into Ecuador Logistics
The Descartes Systems Group acquired Chilean logistics platform Drivin for USD 30 million. The transaction reaches Ecuador through Drivin’s local operation, which serves corporate and SME logistics clients in consumer goods, food and beverages, retail, pharmaceuticals and logistics operations.
Nestlé Moves Nature’s Heart Production From Tabacundo To Guayaquil
Nestlé is moving Terrafertil's Nature's Heart production operation from Tabacundo to Guayaquil. Terrafertil reported 141 employees and USD 30.9 million in sales revenue in 2025, according to company-superintendency information cited in the report.
SCE Clears TIL Acquisition Of Guayaquil’s Naportec Bananapuerto
Ecuador’s competition authority cleared TIL to acquire Naportec S.A., the Guayaquil Bananapuerto asset formerly tied to Dole Food Company. The transaction was previously announced at roughly USD 75 million, and SCE said the operation does not alter competition in the relevant port and container-shipping markets.
Carga Segura Targets End-To-End Security For Ecuador-Europe Exports
Carga Segura is being positioned as an end-to-end export-security pilot from farms to European destination ports. The project involves Corpei, Fedexpor, banana and cacao sectors, European ports including Antwerp-Bruges, Rotterdam and Flushing, and public agencies on both sides of the route.
Ecuador Posts USD 2.144B Trade Surplus Through May 2026
Ecuador recorded a USD 2.144 billion goods trade surplus from January through May 2026, down 38% from the prior-year period. Exports reached USD 16.288 billion, while imports rose 18% to USD 14.143 billion.
China Projects Ecuador Trade Above USD 20B As Tariff Cuts Deepen
China’s consul in Guayaquil said bilateral trade could exceed USD 20 billion as third-year tariff reductions under the Ecuador-China agreement take effect. Bilateral trade reached USD 17.330 billion in 2025, up 24%.
Asotep Ports Project USD 807M In Private Investment By 2030
Private port terminals associated with Asotep report USD 418 million in accumulated investment through 2025 and project roughly USD 807 million by 2030. The terminals handle about 1.2 million TEU annually, more than 44% of Ecuador’s non-oil cargo and roughly 14 million tons per year.
Ecuador Opens Dominican Republic Trade Talks After USD 148M Export Year
Ecuador and the Dominican Republic opened negotiations for a partial-scope agreement after Ecuador exported USD 148 million to that market in 2025 and posted Q1 2026 growth.
Ecuador-Made Vehicle Sales Reach 7,922 Units In First Half Of 2026
Ecuadorian dealerships sold 78,136 vehicles in the first half of 2026, up 42.8% year over year. Locally assembled vehicles reached 7,922 units, keeping Aymesa and Ciauto relevant in a market led by China-assembled imports.