In October 2024, Ecuador's shrimp exports fell by 12% compared to the previous year, with total exports for the year trailing 2023 by 1%. Exports to China and the USA declined, with China seeing a 13% drop in October and a 10% decrease for the year, while the USA experienced a 26% drop in October but a 4% increase for the year. Conversely, exports to the EU increased, particularly to France, the Netherlands, Lithuania, and Portugal, with Spain, France, Italy, the Netherlands, and Lithuania being the top importers. Ecuador is also diversifying its markets by boosting exports to Taiwan, Japan, the UAE, and Morocco.