Análisis de los factores que promueven las exportaciones del camarón de la provincia del Guayas, Ecuador

Abstract

This study analyzes the driving factors of shrimp exports in the province of Guayas, Ecuador. In 2022, shrimp exports from Guayas represented 32% of the country's non-oil exports, with 66% of Ecuadorian shrimp produced there. In 2021, exports grew by 18% in FOB value and 16% in tons, while in 2022 they experienced a 128% increase in both metrics. A qualitative descriptive methodology was used, using interviews with four managers of shrimp exporting companies. The identified factors include growing demand, cost reduction, technology, government incentives, productive efficiency, increased harvests and global economic recovery.