Smaller sizes are also sometines in great demand. Ecuadorean processors are shipping more value-added products to the United States. Ecuador currently exports 75.000 metric tons of whole shrimp annually. Normally the product is packed in paraffined card-board boxes of 5 punds. These are then loaded into containers of 20 or 40 cubic feet for maritimes shipment.
Some shrimp is air-freighted.
This, of course, leads to a more stable commercial relationship and increased income.