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  • Is cocoa a permanent crop in Ecuador?
  • Cocoa is one of the main crops grown in Ecuador. The agricultural area dedicated to cocoa represents the largest area dedicated to a permanent crop the country. Dry bean production has grown at an average annual rate of 15% since 2014, mainly due to yield improvements and replacement of other crops.
  • How can Ecuador improve its cocoa production?
  • The vast majority of the volume of cocoa produced in Ecuador is due to smallholders, and therefore, environmental initiatives should focus on these producers, mainly on improving their yields.
  • Is Ecuador a major player in the global cocoa market?
  • As a result, cocoa production in Ecuador is expanding, and the country’s cocoa industry has experienced robust growth, positioning Ecuador as a major player in the global cocoa market, where prices have risen by as much as 47% to $10,455 per ton in March 2024 (ICCO, 2024)
  • How many certified organic cacao producers are there in Ecuador?
  • Currently, in Ecuador there are 14140 certified organic cacao producers. Of these, 13,500 belong to 67 groups or associations. Most of these are dedicated to organic production.
  • Which public institutions contribute to the development of Ecuador's Cacao Sector?
  • Although in a more limited way, Ban Ecuador (the public Development Bank, formerly known as Banco Nacional de Fomento) and the Institute for the Promotion of Exports and Investments of Ecuador (PRO ECUADOR), are public institutions that have contributed to the development of Ecuador’s cacao sector.
  • Does Ecuador need a traceability system?
  • Establishment of a traceability system for cacao is essential if Ecuador wants to improve its competitiveness in the global markets. This is of special importance for the Fine and Flavor cacao sector, since its appreciation in the global markets partially depends on the place of origin.

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