Ecuador's squid exports reach US$5.5 million in January–July 2026, led by China

Ecuadorian squid shipments earned US$5.5 million FOB in the first seven months of 2026, with China, Spain and Colombia as the three top buyers.

Chart: Ecuador's squid exports reached US$5.5 million in January-July 2026, led by China (US$1.06 million), Spain (US$0.87 million) and Colombia (US$0.75 million).
Photo: WEDO EXPORTS (chart based on official figures)

Ecuador exported US$5.5 million (FOB value) of squid between January and July 2026, according to official figures reported by the Ecuadorian press. The total covers live, fresh, chilled and frozen squid.

Main destinations

  • China: US$1.06 million, the leading buyer.
  • Spain: US$0.87 million, second place and the top European market.
  • Colombia: US$0.75 million, the leading buyer in the region.
  • All other destinations together: US$2.82 million.

What it means for buyers

The figures show a product that already sells across Asia, Europe and the Americas and in several presentations, from live to frozen. Buyers looking for Ecuadorian seafood can count on an established export flow.

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