Agro-industrial dynamics of the cocoa sector in Ecuador

Abstract:

This investigative work focuses on identifying the dynamic elements of the Ecuadorian cocoa agribusiness. For this, a non-experimental documentary study was carried out, the information bases of the Central Bank of Ecuador, the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, the Ministry of Production, Foreign Trade, Investments and Fisheries, the National Association of Cocoa Exporters were used, The International Cocoa Organization, FAO, as well as a review of research progress on cocoa agribusiness carried out by academic and specialty institutions, from which relevant study data were obtained, which were treated and represented in graphs and tables that illustrate the understanding of the behavior of this sector in international and national markets. The results of the research indicate that the cocoa agro-industrial dynamics in the international and national context have suffered socioeconomic, political, natural, technological, and market challenges, this has not meant stagnation, but it has meant limitations to be competitive from the diversification of its derivatives; In addition, the variety and quality of the cocoa has allowed them to stay on the market. It is concluded that the agro-industrial dynamics of the Ecuadorian cocoa sector may decrease if it does not articulate a traceability system that takes advantage of institutional resources and capacities, where timely government action through international relations and the generation of public policy favor the competitiveness and sustainability of the sector.

Año de publicación:

2020

Keywords:

• Agro-industry
• Export, import
• Cocoa derivatives

Fuente:

scopus