Shipping goods from Ecuador to Russia
Ecuador is the world’s largest banana exporter and a major producer of farmed shrimp, fine cocoa and cut flowers, and Russia has long been an important market for its bananas and flowers. Guayaquil is the main port, and cargo for Russia sails from there in reefer containers with transhipment towards St Petersburg or Novorossiysk. Flowers usually fly from Quito via a hub. We confirm the transit time for each shipment in the quote.
We work for Ecuadorian growers, shrimp producers, cocoa exporters and flower farms whose customers are in Russia and the CIS. We organise collection from your farm, packhouse or plant, arrange the export formalities and phytosanitary or veterinary documents, book reefer, dry or air freight and clear the goods through Russian customs for your buyer. We accept business shipments from 50 kg (air has no weight limit) and screen every consignment against sanctions lists.
How we ship from Ecuador to Russia
Air freight
From any country in 2–8 days door to door via Istanbul or Dubai, charged by volumetric weight (1 m³ = 167 kg), no weight limit. Minimum service fee €200.
Transit times to Moscow
| Mode | Door to door |
|---|---|
| Air | 2–8 days |
What suppliers ship from Ecuador to Russia
Ecuadorian suppliers ship bananas, frozen shrimp, cocoa beans and cut flowers, especially roses. Bananas, cocoa and flowers need phytosanitary certificates, while shrimp needs veterinary certificates from a plant eligible to supply Russia. Bananas and flowers depend on uninterrupted temperature control.
Export formalities
The Ecuadorian export declaration is lodged at Guayaquil or at the airport of dispatch, by your customs agent or arranged by us, and you keep a copy as proof of export. Phytosanitary or veterinary certificates are issued before loading. In Russia we clear the goods for your buyer, with plant-health or veterinary control at the point of entry.
How it works for you as a supplier
- 1Quote within 2 hours
Send the invoice or packing list — we check the HS codes against EU sanctions lists and quote transport, export formalities and customs clearance in Russia. - 2Collection from your premises
We pick up the goods from your warehouse or factory and take them to our consolidation warehouse or load a dedicated truck. - 3Export declaration
We lodge the export declaration on your behalf and send you the MRN and the proof of exit — the basis for zero-rating VAT. - 4Delivery to your customer
Border crossing, customs clearance in Russia and delivery to your buyer’s warehouse; tracking at every stage.
Practical tips
- Book reefer containers for bananas on a regular schedule to secure capacity.
- Confirm with your buyer that your shrimp plant is eligible to supply Russia.
- For roses, agree the flight routing and temperature regime at booking.
Frequently asked questions
How long does shipping from Ecuador to Russia take?
Flowers travel by air via a hub, which is the fastest option. Bananas, shrimp and cocoa go by sea from Guayaquil with transhipment. We confirm the expected time in each quote.
How do I receive payment from my Russian buyer?
Through our supplier-payment service: your customer pays an agent in Russia under an agency agreement, and a partner company resident in the EU settles your invoice by SWIFT, quoting your invoice number. Payments for sanctioned goods are not made.
What documents do I need?
A commercial invoice with HS codes, prices and Incoterms, a packing list, the Ecuadorian export declaration and phytosanitary or veterinary certificates, depending on the goods.
Do you check sanctions?
Yes. We only handle goods not subject to EU, UK, Swiss or US sanctions. HS codes and all parties are screened before cargo is accepted.