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Wheat production in marketing year (MY) 2025/26 (July-June) is projected at just over 10,000 metric tons (MT), a decline from the previous year. With only about 5,000 hectares (HA) dedicated to cultivation, Ecuador’s wheat production is insufficient to meet domestic demand and thus dependent on imports.

In 2023, the Government of Ecuador continued to support floor prices for local production of corn, rice, and wheat, but has reduced subsidies for fertilizers, pesticides, and minor equipment for small producers.

In 2022, the Government of Ecuador continued to support floor prices for local production of corn, rice, and wheat as well as began subsidizing the price of fertilizers for small producers.

The Government of Ecuador continues defining the yearly minimum price for local production of corn, rice, and wheat. The Minister of Agriculture supports the reduction of corn area and the shift to other crops that are mainly focused on the export market.

The Government of Ecuador has fully eliminated the support program for corn production, but continues to define the yearly minimum price for producers

Uncertainty of government corn policies and price support mechanisms contributed to decreased production with farmers retiring or shifting to more profitable crops.

In 2018, the United States and Morocco negotiated terms for U.S. poultry and beef market access, which should be a new opportunity for U.S. exporters.

As Ecuador’s economy stabilizes and becomes more open to trade, wheat consumption is expected to trend upward.

This report contains an unofficial translation of Morocco's general modalities applicable to the import and export of cereals (e.g., wheat, corn, barley, rice), pulses, and their products....

In 2018, the United States and Morocco negotiated terms for U.S. poultry market access, which could be an opportunity for U.S. exporters to target the food service sector.

As Ecuador’s economy recovers and domestic corn prices remain high, consumption of wheat and rice increased in 2017/18.

In October 2016, Ecuador's Ministries of Agriculture and Industries announced that the National Institute for Agricultural Research INIAP will start field trials of GE corn with research purposes..