Ecuador exports up 9.8% in first 8 months of 2026, trade surplus $3.054M

Ecuador's exports grew 9.8% year-on-year in the first eight months of 2026, driven by oil, shrimp, and mining, resulting in a trade surplus of $3.054 million. The data indicates continued strength in primary commodity exports, though the surplus is modest. This reflects ongoing reliance on extractive sectors and may signal resilience in external demand.