Exports and imports

• Shift in consumption patterns due to...

  • economic growth
  • increase in ethical, fairtrade, sustainable sourcing
  • trade policies
  • consumer preferences
• Exports:

  • Ecuador largest exporter > $3.8 bn 2023
  • Philippines > $1.2 bn
  • Costa Rica > $1.19bn
• Imports:

  • US > $3 bn / yr
  • France
  • Japan
  • China
  • EU