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Ecuador Sales Surge 19% in August Amid Economic Boost

Ecuador's internal revenue service reports a 19.1% increase in August sales to $25.7 billion.

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The Ecuadorian Internal Revenue Service (SRI) reported that sales in August 2026 reached $25.725 billion, representing a 19.1% increase compared to August 2025. [1] Sales recorded through electronic receipts in Ecuador reached 25,725 million dollars in August 2026, a 19.1% increase compared to August 2025. [2] The mining and quarrying sector recorded the highest growth in sales with a 96.9% increase. [3] The SRI stated that the data reflects greater dynamism in the country's productive and commercial activity due to government measures taken by President Daniel Noboa. [4] The 25,725 million dollar figure in August 2026 represents an increase of 4,124 million dollars compared to the same month in 2025. [5] Transportation and storage increased by 26.9%, while commerce grew by 24% in August 2026 compared to the previous year. [6]
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  1. The Ecuadorian Internal Revenue Service (SRI) reported that sales in August 2026 reached $25.725 billion, representing a 19.1% increase compared to August 2025. · El Universo
  2. Sales recorded through electronic receipts in Ecuador reached 25,725 million dollars in August 2026, a 19.1% increase compared to August 2025. · El Comercio
  3. The mining and quarrying sector recorded the highest growth in sales with a 96.9% increase. · El Universo
  4. The SRI stated that the data reflects greater dynamism in the country's productive and commercial activity due to government measures taken by President Daniel Noboa. · El Universo
  5. The 25,725 million dollar figure in August 2026 represents an increase of 4,124 million dollars compared to the same month in 2025. · El Comercio
  6. Transportation and storage increased by 26.9%, while commerce grew by 24% in August 2026 compared to the previous year. · El Comercio
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