The primary sector presents a fragmented competitive landscape that includes a wide range of economic agents and products. Given the high participation of the sector in formal employment in the country (26.1% as of December 2017), it features a high number of micro-, small and medium-sized producers. Nevertheless, there is a strong presence of large companies, both of domestic and foreign origin, in key agricultural segments such as the production of bananas, cocoa beans, shrimp and tuna. These are also the most attractive segments for new investors, given the specialisation of Ecuador’s agriculture sector in these products.

01 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 

02 SECTOR IN FOCUS 

03 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE 

04 COMPANIES IN FOCUS

05 REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT 

06 CROP PRODUCTION 

07 LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION

08 FISHERIES PRODUCTION