Comercio internacional del Ecuador y desacuerdos externos: consecuencias económicas periodo 2020-2024

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the economic consequences of external disputes on Ecuador's international trade during the 2020-2024 period, focusing on strategic products such as shrimp, bananas, and cocoa. The research is conducted using a mixed approach, using descriptive, explanatory, and correlational methods. The qualitative component included a documentary analysis of regulations, official reports, and reports from international organizations such as the WTO, ECLAC, and the Central Bank of Ecuador. At the quantitative level, statistical techniques were used to examine historical export data, assessing the relationship between trade barriers and the reduction in foreign trade. The results show that trade disputes, such as the tensions with Mexico, have had direct negative effects on Ecuadorian exports, particularly due to the failure to conclude key trade agreements. The main conclusions highlight the vulnerability of productive sectors to external factors and the need to strengthen the country's trade resilience. Likewise, the importance of diversifying markets and improving Ecuador's negotiating strategy is raised to reduce its dependence on a few partners and increase its competitiveness internationally.