ANALYSIS: Ecuador Shatters Export Records as Tariff Uncertainty Drives Historic May Performance
Preliminary trade data shows that Ecuadorian shrimp exports achieved an unprecedented monthly milestone in May 2025, reaching 334 million pounds in commercial weight, obliterating the previous record of approximately 275 million pounds. This remarkable 21% surge above the prior peak underscores the profound impact of impending U.S. tariff decisions on global trade flows, which is occurring even as American consumer demand has returned to pre-pandemic levels following the temporary surge during the pandemic.
The May explosion propels Ecuador's year-to-date exports 16.5% above...
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