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chapter 2: economic and policy analysis of the banana sector in ecuador and implications for social and environmental sustainability
Figure 9 Major banana exporters, 2012 (% of total)
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Figure 10 Ecuador main banana export destinations, 2012
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Source: Central Bank of Ecuador, extracted from PRO ECUADOR (2013)
Colombia, Costa Rica and Guatemala. European countries, such as Belgium and Germany, re-export the bananas elsewhere in Europe and are included in FAO statistics as major banana exporters.
Figure 10 shows the major export destinations of Ecuadorian bananas. In 2012, Ecuador exported bananas to 43 countries. In 2012, Russia was the main destination with 22 percent of total exports, followed by the United States and the traditional European markets, including Belgium, Germany, Italy and the Netherlands (MAGAP).
In recent years, Ecuador has expanded its exports into relatively new markets, such as Chile and Turkey, as well as other smaller markets in Eastern Europe and the Middle East. Diversification of exports is a key concern for Ecuador.
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