Wildlife trade can generate important conservation and socio-economic benefits if well managed. However, overharvesting and illegal trade can reduce the availability of the resource, leading to conservation challenges and to reductions in livelihood benefits. Ecuador is a megadiverse country with a large potential for sustainable wildlife use and trade. To ensure that this trade is sustainable, legal and traceable, the Ministry of Environment of Ecuador (MAE) is assessing current wildlife trade management practices with a view to strengthening its institutional capacity and improving processes as necessary. This report contributes to those efforts by providing an information basis in relation to wildlife trade traceability. It aims to support Ecuador by providing an outline of current practices in the country and elsewhere, an overview of available methods and recommendations for consideration by the Ministry of Environment.