에콰도르 신선 용과 수출 시장 (11월, 2022)

Ecuador has started exporting dragon fruit to Peru, thanks to Senasa's authorization of the necessary phytosanitary conditions, managed by Agrocalidad. This takes the country's total of niche export markets to 56, headed by the US, Canada, and Colombia. With 1,528 hectares dedicated to pitahaya production and 2,260 registered producers, provinces like Morona Santiago, Manabí, and Guayas are leading the production. The fruit is celebrated for its health benefits, including vitamin C and antioxidants, and is used to manage conditions such as high blood pressure and diabetes. The industry's future competitiveness hinges on reducing production costs and enhancing crop yields, with Agrocalidad providing guidance to producers.