FX.co ★ Ecuador Trade Surplus Widens in August

In August 2025, Ecuador's trade surplus expanded significantly, reaching $437.1 million compared to $263.1 million in the corresponding month a year prior. The export sector experienced growth, escalating to $3.09 billion from $2.99 billion, fueled by an upsurge in the exportation of primary products, which rose to $2.58 billion from $2.45 billion. Conversely, industrial exports witnessed a decline, decreasing to $508.1 million from $544.4 million. On the import front, there was a reduction, with total imports dropping to $2.65 billion from the previous $2.73 billion. This decrease was largely attributed to a decline in purchases of fuels and lubricants, which fell to $594.9 million from $712.6 million, and a reduction in capital goods imports, now at $573.9 million. However, imports of consumer goods and raw materials saw an increase, climbing to $600.5 million and $876.3 million, respectively.