Análisis del comercio internacional y su incidencia sobre las exportaciones de productos del sector agropecuario del ecuador período 2011 2020

Abstract

This paper describes the international trade situation in Ecuador, showing the volumes of exports and imports, trade balance and international agreements that the country has signed to favor its foreign trade; it emphasizes agricultural exports in order to demonstrate the importance of international trade on the export of agricultural products. For this purpose, documentary research was used through the collection of information from primary sources such as scientific articles, theses and official web pages. The information is presented in tables and graphs to allow an interpretation of the data. The analysis showed that Ecuador's main export product continues to be oil with approximately 41% of total exports, while exports from the agricultural sector represent 34% of total non-oil exports. The main products are bananas and plantains, shrimp, cocoa, coffee and flowers; the main markets are the United States, China and the European Union. Technology and capital goods are also imported to strengthen this sector. There is evidence of sustained growth in agricultural exports, from US$5 million in 2011 to a total of US$10 million in 2020, resulting in an agricultural trade balance that has always been positive throughout the period analyzed.