Ecuador / Japan

Overview In December 2021, Ecuador exported $18.6M and imported $34.3M from Japan, resulting in a negative trade balance of $15.8M. Between December 2020 and December 2021 the exports of Ecuador have increased by $814k (4.58%) from $17.8M to $18.6M, while imports increased by $4.49M (15%) from $29.9M to $34.3M.

Trade In December 2021, the top exports of Ecuador to Japan were Bananas ($5.6M), Frozen Vegetables ($4.06M), Crustaceans ($3.08M), Cut Flowers ($1M), and Cocoa Beans ($941k). In December 2021 the top imports of Ecuador from Japan were Hot-Rolled Iron ($3.25M), Delivery Trucks ($3M), Cars ($2.86M), Motor vehicles; parts and accessories (8701... ($2.57M), and Engine Parts ($1.23M).

Origins In December 2021 the exports of Ecuador were mainly from Guayaquil-Marítimo ($18.1M), Quito ($426k), and Guayaquil-Aéreo ($5.05k), while imports destinations were mainly Guayaquil-Marítimo ($23.4M), Quito ($3.86M), Manta ($3.82M), Esmeraldas ($2.06M), and Guayaquil-Aéreo ($927k).

Growth In December 2021, the increase in Ecuador's year-by-year exports to Japan was explained primarily by an increase in product exports in Crustaceans ($2.54M or 469%), Chocolate ($515k or 2.27k%), and Coconut and Other Vegetable Fibers ($360k or 102%). In December 2021, the increase in Ecuador's year-by-year imports  from Japan was explained primarily by an increase in product imports  in Coated Flat-Rolled Iron ($1.06M or 685%), Washing and Bottling Machines ($247k or 1.32k%), and Photographic Plates ($161k or 448%).