Análisis y perspectivas del comercio bilateral de cacao en grano y semielaborados entre Ecuador e India.

Abstract

Cocoa production in Ecuador is an activity that has been developing exponentially since the 19th century. The ground and climatic conditions of the area have made the Ecuadorian coast a favorable location. Through the time both, the government and the banking sector were a key factor in the development and subsequent Ecuadorian cocoa boom. On the other hand, India is one of most populated countries around the world and since the early 1990s; it has made considerable economic releases, which has resulted in economic growth and greater balance in its trade balance. The demand for cocoa beans by this Asian country has been growing over the years, however, in reference to the semi-processed products; it has concentrated on the importation of the grain without adding value having zero shares in terms of exports of Cocoa-based products with benefit refers. The purpose of this research work is to carry out an analysis of cocoa beans exports to India during the 2014-2018 period and the prospects for future exports of cocoa beans to this country. To achieve this, what is required is to strengthen theexport of cocoa to the Indian market, consolidating alliances through a joint Feasibility Study between the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Integration of Ecuador and the Minister of Commerce and Industry of India.