Industry Of Banana In Ecuador

BANANA

Product features

Banana is a delicious and nutritious fruit, rrich in potassium, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, iron and vitamins A, B, C and E. It is essential forchildren and athletes due to its high nutritional value.

Production and Variety in Ecuador

Some of the kinds of banana Ecuador offers are: Cavendish, babay banana and red banana. Thearea of banana plantations is estimated to be 214.000 hectares, mostly occupied by technical plantations which have international quality standards certifications such as ISO,HACCP, Rainforest Alliance and GLOBALGAP.

Statistical Information:
30% of the world's banana supply comes from Ecuador, being the largest exporter of the world. This fruit represents10% of total exports and it is the second most exported product of the country. It is well-liked by consumers of the most demanding markets and it is part of the daily diet ofmillions of people.

Additional Information:

* Banana related activities generate employment and income for 2 million people involved in the different stages of its value chain.* The Ecuadorian government has regulations and permanent controls to ensure the compliance of labor laws for producers and workers in the sector.

ECUADORIAN BANANA EXPORTABLESUPPLY |
ITEM | DESCRIPTION |
0803001200 | Fresh banana CAVENDISH VALERY |
0803001100 | Fresh banana PLANTAIN (for cooking) |
0803001900 | Other fresh banana and plantain |0803001300 | Baby banana MUSA ACUMINATA |
0803002000 | Bananas or plantains, fresh - dry |
Source: Central Bank of Ecuador

BANANA EXPORTS DESTINATIONS
% PARTICIPATION 2007 - 2011* SERBIA AND MONTENEGRO
* NETHERLANDS
* ARGENTINA
* CHILE
* BELGIUM
* GERMANY
* ITALY
* UNITED STATED
* RUSSIA
* OTHERS

Source: Central Bank of Ecuador