Banana exports to Europe dropped

Ecuador

Wednesday 15 May 2013

Ecuador intends to export to Europe 30 million boxes of bananas less than in 2011.

The downward trend is confirmed for the exports of Ecuadorian banana .

According to figures from the AEBE (Asociación de Exportadores of Banano del Ecuador (AEBE) banana exports to Europe fell by 8.6% in the first quarter of 2013, compared to the same period of last year.

The decline in exports continues. In 2011 the country had exported to Europe 110 million boxes (18.14 kg) in 2012 only 85 million and projections for 2013 show 80 million.

Les causes de cette baisse sont multiples. Crise en Europe, mais surtout manque de compétitivité par rapport aux pays voisins. Il y aurait un écart de 2$ par caisse entre la production de l'Equateur et celles de la Colombie et du Pérou. La situation du marché et ses perspectives seront abordées lors du Forum International qui va se tenir à Guayaquil à la fin du mois.

The causes of this decline are manifold. Crisis in Europe, but mostly lack of competitiveness compared to neighboring countries. There would be a difference of 2 $ per box between the production of Ecuador and those of Colombia and Peru. The market situation and prospects will be addressed at the International Forum which will be held in Guayaquil at the end of the month.

source : el comercio com