# Ecuador Shrimp Hits $6.56B — 110,000 Ha at Flood Risk

> Ecuador's shrimp exports reached 1.10 million tonnes worth $6.561 billion in January-August 2026, up 18% in value. The National Chamber of Aquaculture warns that about 110,000 hectares of shrimp ponds are exposed to flooding as a strong El Niño peaks.

- Date: 2026-11-13 · published 2026-11-13T18:06:32.068Z
- Category: weather · region Ecuador · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/98072-ecuador-shrimp-hits-6-56b-110-000-ha-at-flood-risk
- Commodities: [Fishmeal](https://feedsoft.ai/c/FISHMEAL.md)

## Why it matters

Record exports show strong demand, but flooding of ponds could cut Ecuadorian shrimp output and affect global aquaculture supply. The direct effect on feed-ingredient prices is limited.

## Sources

- fisheriesindia.com: https://fisheriesindia.com/2026/11/ecuador-shrimp-hits-6-56b-110000-ha-at-flood-risk.html

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