# Ecuador (EC)

**Capital:** Quito  
**Currency:** US Dollar (USD) (USD)  
**Population:** 18'300'000  
**Area:** 256'370 km²

Ecuador (ISO-Code: EC) is located in South America on the Pacific coast and borders Colombia and Peru, including the Galapagos Islands in the Pacific. Politically, the country is a presidential republic with stable institutions and democratic structures. The climate is diverse, ranging from tropical humid along the coast to temperate elevations in the Andes and subtropical conditions in the Amazon region. Economically, Ecuador is heavily reliant on raw material exports, particularly oil, bananas, and cocoa, while services and agriculture play complementary roles. Foreign trade is central, with export revenues supporting the economy, while the country remains dependent on imports of industrial products, machinery, and consumer goods. Strategically located seaports, such as Guayaquil, and an extensive road and airport network ensure the transit and logistics function for regional supply chains. The national currency is the US dollar (USD), which enables stable trade and financial transactions. Ecuador plays an important role in South American trade and in global supply chains, particularly through its export products and maritime connectivity. Infrastructure, geographical location, and political stability strengthen the country's position as a regional economic hub.

**Top Import Partners:** US, CN, CO, BR, PE

**Top Export Partners:** US, CN PA, CL, PE

**Top Import Goods:** Mineralöle, Maschinen, Fahrzeuge, Elektronische Geräte, Pharma

**Top Export Goods:** Erdöl, Früchte, Krustentiere, Blumen, Kakao

**Key Airports:**
- [José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (GYE)](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/jose-joaquin-de-olmedo-international-airport-gye)
- [Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/mariscal-sucre-international-airport-uio)
- [Carlos Concha Torres International Airport (ESM)](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/carlos-concha-torres-international-airport-esm)
- [Chachoán Regional Airport (ATF)](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/chachoan-regional-airport-atf)
- [Coronel E Carvajal Airport (XMS)](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/coronel-e-carvajal-airport-xms)
- [Cotopaxi International Airport (LTX)](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/cotopaxi-international-airport-ltx)
- [Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC)](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/eloy-alfaro-international-airport-mec)
- [Francisco De Orellana Airport (OCC)](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/francisco-de-orellana-airport-occ)
- [General Ulpiano Paez Airport (SNC)](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/general-ulpiano-paez-airport-snc)
- [Jose Maria Velasco Ibarra Airport (MRR)](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/jose-maria-velasco-ibarra-airport-mrr)

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