Products of Ecuador: Exports and Natural Resources

Ecuador's economy relies on primary exports and growing manufacturing.

Agricultural Exports (Top Global Rankings)

• Bananas – #1 world exporter (~25% global share).
• Cut Flowers – #3 (roses, carnations, gypsophila).
• Shrimp – #1 or #2 farmed shrimp exporter.
• Cocoa – fine flavor (Arriba Nacional), #4.
• Coffee – Arabica, specialty.
• Fruit: Mango, Pineapple, Papaya, Passion fruit, Avocado, Pitahaya (dragon fruit).
• Palm Oil, Broccoli, Asparagus, Hearts of Palm.

Natural Resources

• Crude Oil – ~500k bpd; major fiscal pillar.
• Gold, Copper, Silver** (Fruta del Norte, Mirador mines).
• Timber, Fishmeal, Tagua (vegetable ivory).