BioMar inaugurates first phase of production expansion in Ecuador 

BioMar Ecuador has inaugurated the first phase of its production expansion project, strengthening its manufacturing capacity to support the growing demand for shrimp feed in Ecuador. The inauguration took place on 29 October and marks another step in BioMar's continued investment in the Ecuadorian aquaculture industry. 

The inauguration follows BioMar's announcement earlier this year of plans to increase production capacity at its Ecuadorian facility from 300,000 to 410,000 tonnes during 2026, through improvements to existing operations and the installation of a new line. Alongside its internal production capacity, BioMar, is continuing to supplement with external capacity to cover demand for its feed solutions.

"Ecuador is one of the most important shrimp markets globally, and we see strong potential for continued growth. Our investments in production capacity are driven by the development of our customer partnerships and the increasing demand for high-performance feed solutions," explains Henrik Aarestrup, VP LATAM Shrimp & Hatchery at BioMar.

Over recent years, BioMar Ecuador has expanded its customer base from small and medium-sized shrimp farmers to long-term strategic collaborations with some of the country's largest and most advanced shrimp farmers.

"This expansion allows us to increase our production capacity and strengthen our ability to respond to our customers’ needs. Together with our toll milling partners, with whom we will continue to work, it enables us to keep pace with the growth of the market. This inauguration is an important achievement for our team in Ecuador, but it is also the foundation for the next phase of our expansion,” says Andres Rivadulla, Managing Director at BioMar Ecuador.

The next phase is expected to add a further 200,000–300,000 tonnes of production capacity, alongside additional development of the site's infrastructure.