Ecuador's tuna sector closed 2025 with USD 2 billion in exports
Ecuadorian Tuna Sector
porEditorial Team
Ecuador
The challenge required traceability, sustainability, and new markets despite six years of a 'yellow card' from the EU
Ecuador's tuna sector closed 2025 with more than USD 2 billion in exports, consolidating the country as a global leader in canned tuna. This growth was driven by the economic and productive policy of the Government of Daniel Noboa, which strengthened competitiveness, market openness, and fisheries traceability.
The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, and Fisheries reported that, under the Executive's directive, the Integrated Aquaculture and Fisheries System (SIAP) was implemented and catch control was modernized to meet international standards. With this, Ecuador moved toward the definitive removal of the yellow card imposed by the European Union in 2019.
Daniel Noboa
Minister Danilo Palacios highlighted that the Government worked together with FAO and the industry to ensure sustainable and responsible fishing. "We are showing with data and traceability that Ecuador fishes well, produces well, and exports with quality," he stated, emphasizing that the country follows a strict control and certification schedule.
Meanwhile, domestic companies opened new markets in China and United Arab Emirates, reflecting President Noboa's economic diplomacy. Ecuador's tuna industry also keeps its leadership in the European Union and United States, where the transparency and sustainability of Ecuadorian products are recognized.
