Ecuador: Grain and Feed Annual

Wheat production in marketing year (MY) 2026/27 (July-June) is projected at 9,000 metric tons (MT), a slight decline from the previous year. With only about 5,000 hectares (HA) dedicated to cultivation, Ecuador's wheat production remains insufficient to meet domestic demand, resulting in complete reliance on imports. Corn production in MY 2026/27 (May-April) is expected to reach 1.80 million metric tons (MMT), a 28 percent increase from the MY 2025/26 estimate due to expanded harvested area and improved yields. Rice production in MY 2026/27 is forecasted at 1.5 million metric tons (MMT), with planted area holding steady at 280,000 hectares, the same as in MY 2025/26.