According to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Ecuador dominated the world's banana exports this year with it's 30% share of exports. Philippines, Guatemala, costa rica and Colombia respectively by 16.04%, 12.30%, 11.64% and 11.12% share of the top two to five.
The banana industry in Ecuador occupies very important position in national economy.In 2000, the output value of the banana cultivation was about 2% of the PIB in Ecuador.Banana export is the second largest source of foreign exchange after oil exports in Ecuador.
In recent years, more than 2 million direct and indirect jobs were created by banana exports, accounting for 16% of the population of urban national economic activities. Besides,it also led to unprecednted local tourism business growth.
A smart idea ooccured to the ecuadoreans - labelling these bananas with QR code.Consumers around the world once to scan the QR code, they will be directed to Ecuador's travel websites, watching the country's tourism propaganda film between unconsciously.And much more they know about Ecuador, naturally will have a lot of overseas visitors who are interested in traveling to Ecuador.
