Latin America and the Caribbean accounts for **18.4%** of global agricultural exports, valued at USD 238 billion annually, and produces food for approximately 1.3 billion people. In Ecuador, between January and July 2026, banana and plantain shipments reached USD 2.739 billion, and cocoa products and derivatives totaled USD 1.195 billion, according to the Central Bank. The country seeks to expand its presence in international markets through trade fairs.
