Ecuador is a country in South America. The country's largest exports are oil and agricultural products such as bananas and seafood.[1] The COVID-19 pandemic in Ecuador and declining oil prices have greatly strained the business environment.[2]
For further information on the types of business entities in this country and their abbreviations, see "Business entities in Ecuador".
This list includes notable companies with primary headquarters located in the country. The industry and sector follow the Industry Classification Benchmark taxonomy. Organizations which have ceased operations are included and noted as defunct.
| Name | Industry | Sector | Headquarters | Founded | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Correos del Ecuador | Industrials | Delivery services | Quito | 1831 | Postal services |
| CNT EP | Telecommunications | Fixed line telecommunications | Quito | 2008 | State telecom |
| Ecua-Andino Hats | Consumer goods | Clothing & accessories | Guayaquil | 1985 | Hat makers |
| Ecuavisa | Consumer services | Broadcasting & entertainment | Quito | 1967 | Television programming |
| Marathon Sports | Consumer services | Specialty Retailers | Quito | 1981 | Sporting goods retailer |
| Petroecuador | Oil & gas | Exploration & production | Quito | 1989 | State oil and gas, OPEC member |
| TAME | Consumer services | Airlines | Quito | 1962 | Airline |
| Tía | Consumer services | Broadline retailers | Quito | 1940 | Food retailing (supermarket chain) |
| Tonicorp | Dairy products | Milk | Drinks
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