La exportación de banano en la economía ecuatoriana. Período 1990 - 2023.

Abstract

Abstract: This research analyzes the impact of banana exports on the Ecuadorian economy between 1990 and 2023, focusing on their influence on GDP, employment, and the trade balance. The research opted for a quantitative approach. The scope was explanatory rather than longitudinal, using databases from the Central Bank of Ecuador, FAO, and INEC. Descriptive and linear regression analysis was used, using the FOB values of banana exports relative to traditional non-oil exports as a reference. These results showed a correlation between banana exports and the growth of the Ecuadorian economy. In addition, the main export destinations were identified, and the structural evolution of bananas in international trade was analyzed. The study concludes that this sector represents a flagship product of the country and provides empirical foundations for the development of economic policies aimed at strengthening the competitiveness of the sector in the global context.