Impacto de las exportaciones de los productos banano y camarón, tras la pandemia de covid 19 en Ecuador (2019-2023)

Abstract

This document analyzes the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on banana and shrimp exports in Ecuador. The virus, which originated in Wuhan, China in late 2019, became a global health crisis that caused significant economic disruptions, including a decline in exports due to trade and mobility restrictions. In Ecuador, although production initially remained stable, the arrival of the virus in February 2020 and the 60-day confinement generated profound changes, especially in the agricultural export sector. ECLAC indicates that exports decreased by 17% between January and May 2020 compared to 2019. The study employs descriptive, correlational, qualitative methodology and the analytical method. A bibliographic review of official sources will be conducted to obtain data on export trends before, during, and after the pandemic, analyzing changes in volume, value, destinations, prices, and relevant factors. The correlation between the spread of the virus, restrictive measures, and changes in banana and shrimp exports will be examined. The objective is to determine the degree to which the pandemic affected these key exports for the Ecuadorian economy, providing valuable information on the economic impact on the agricultural export sector