South America ยท Country profile
Ecuador
India-Ecuador trade corridor: $17.5B bilateral trade, $7.1B FDI into India.
$17.5B
Trade with India
+10.0% YoY
$1.26T
GDP
Nominal
$7.1B
FDI into India
Cumulative
-$5.3B
Trade balance
India deficit
Top exports to Ecuador
- Textiles and apparel
- Auto components
- Pharmaceuticals
Top imports from Ecuador
- Copper and ores
- Gold and precious metals
- Edible oils
Trade corridor with India
2025: $17.5B ยท 5-yr CAGR 13.5%
Goods trade in USD billion, illustrative demo figures.
Latest Ecuador stories
Trade3h ago3 min read
India-Ecuador bilateral trade hits a new quarterly high
FDI6h ago4 min read
Ecuador investors commit fresh capital to Indian manufacturing
Policy9h ago5 min read
Revised tariff schedule for India-Ecuador goods notified
Technology12h ago6 min read
India and Ecuador deepen cooperation on digital and AI standards
Policy and tariff watch
| Measure | Change | Status | Date | Alert |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Import duty on engineering goods | 2% to 0% | In force | Jan 2026 | |
| Rules of origin certification | Digital certificates mandatory | Notified | Mar 2026 | |
| Pharma regulatory recognition | Mutual recognition under review | Consultation | Jun 2026 | |
| Agri products SPS standards | Revised residue limits | Proposed | Sep 2026 | |
| Trade agreement round | Round 6 of negotiations | Negotiating | Dec 2026 |
Upcoming events and delegations
Forum
India-Ecuador Business Forum
Mar 2027 ยท New Delhi
Delegation
Trade delegation to Ecuador
Nov 2026 ยท Ecuador
Buyer meet
Ecuador buyers-sellers meet
Dec 2026 ยท Mumbai
Policy
Joint working group on market access
Feb 2027 ยท Virtual
Opportunity sectors
๐ขS46Ports, Shipping and Waterways16% projected demand growth๐ผS51Services12% projected demand growth๐ฅ๏ธS56Technology10% projected demand growth๐ฉ๏ธS01Aerospace9% projected demand growth๐S06Automotive & Electric Vehicles8% projected demand growthโ๏ธS11Civil Aviation19% projected demand growth