Factibilidad económica para la exportación del tubérculo Eddo desde Ecuador hacia Estados Unidos.

Abstract

Ecuador has one of the most diverse flora and fauna of the planet, this is due to its climatic conditions and different types of soil, which contribute favorably to the continued development of national agricultural activity. This is the sustenance of our nation, it has a very important role in the country's economy because it is a source of raw material, the main generator of employment, contributes to the national GDP and contributes to the balance of trade through international trade. Eddoe is a very little known tuber in the national and international market; it has high nutritional levels, which makes it an attractive product for a growing market of people interested in consuming products that bring benefits to their health. For this reason, the investigation is being developed with the aim of determining the economic feasibility of exporting the eddo tuber to the United States. For the correct investigation, this is developed with descriptive scope, exploratory and descriptive, mixed approach. In addition, interviews with experts in the area of production, marketing and distribution. A market analysis, technical and financial study helped us to determine that the project is feasible.