Japan and Ecuador Shrimp: Building the Next Premium Aquaculture Trade Relationship
Japan imports more shrimp than any market except the US and China — and pays more for quality than either. In 2026 Ecuador’s Cámara…
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FDA Requirements for Importing Ecuadorian Shrimp to the United States
The United States is Ecuador’s fastest-growing mature shrimp market — up 29% year-on-year in 2026 — and every kilogram of it passes through one…
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Sourcing Vannamei Shrimp from Ecuador: A Complete Guide for European Importers
Europe’s appetite for Ecuadorian shrimp is accelerating: $1.68 billion in exports to the EU in 2025, up 36% year-on-year — and 2026 is running…
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Is Sodium Metabisulfite in Shrimp Dangerous? A Food Safety Explainer
If you have followed recent trade news about Ecuadorian shrimp and China, you have seen the words sodium metabisulfite more often than anyone expected.…
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Sodium Metabisulfite and Ecuador Shrimp: What International Buyers Need to Know
On June 30, 2026, China’s General Administration of Customs (GACC) suspended seven Ecuadorian shrimp processing plants over sodium metabisulfite residue findings — bringing the…
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Ecuador Shrimp Hits All-Time Export Record: What It Means for International Buyers
Ecuador’s shrimp industry just set a mark no producing country has ever reached: 165,538 metric tons exported in May 2026, the highest monthly volume…
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How to Import Shrimp from Ecuador: FDA Requirements and Certification Guide
Ecuadorian white shrimp (L. vannamei) is the world's most exported shrimp species. This guide covers FDA entry requirements, HACCP certification, and cold chain documentation for US importers.
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