Ecuador supports its tuna industry, emphasizing sustainability and export competitiveness.

Nuñez said that between 2024 and 2025, due to the neutral climate state between El Niño and La Niña, the fishing conditions were relatively favorable, driving a sufficient supply of tuna resources. According to his introduction, the tuna landings in Ecuador reached 241,000 tons in the first half of 2025, continuing to maintain the lead in the eastern Pacific region. He also cited a forecast from the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) that there could be a return to the La Niña climate cycle by the end of 2025, which will have an impact on resource fluctuations. In the global competition, Ecuador still maintains a significant advantage: its supply chain is stable, its processing plant facilities are modernized, and it has a complete traceability system and multiple international certifications. These conditions enable it to maintain long-term competitiveness in major export markets. Nuñez specifically mentioned that the new Fisheries Law, which was ...