Construction becomes the sector with the highest business confidence in Ecuador, according to the BCE

Construction has solidified its position as Ecuador's most confident business sector, achieving 57.5 points in the Economy Expectations Index for June 2026, according to the Central Bank of Ecuador (BCE).

The BCE's index, which measures business perceptions of market performance in the coming months, remained above the 50-point threshold for the fifth consecutive month, indicating a sustained level of high business confidence. The index surveys companies across the construction, commerce, manufacturing, and services sectors, serving as an early indicator of economic activity.

According to Alberto Acosta Burneo, editor of Análisis Semanal, the construction sector's strong performance reflects a recovery driven by increased investment projects, both public and private. He noted that construction sales have risen in recent months, supported by improved economic conditions since 2025 that have enhanced citizens' access to financing. The increased liquidity in the financial system has been particularly beneficial, leading to growth in mortgage credit and, consequently, greater dynamism in the construction sector.

Acosta Burneo further pointed out that the positive trend is visible in other indicators, with construction sales between January and May showing a significant year-on-year increase of nearly 19%, making it the third-fastest growing sector. Juan David Espinoza, a lecturer at the Universidad Internacional del Ecuador's Business School, emphasized that the 57.5-point score signifies high business optimism regarding future hiring, production, sales, and investment, rather than a direct measure of actual output.