Estudio de factibilidad para la creación de una planta procesadora de pasta de cacao en la finca productora de cacao CCN51 del cantón Santa Rosa de la provincia de El Oro

Abstract

This feasibility study explores the possibility of establishing a new company dedicated to the production of cocoa paste in the Santa Rosa canton, province of El Oro. The project seeks to take advantage of the agricultural importance of cocoa to create employment and contribute to the country's economic development. The research is structured in five chapters that cover various aspects of the project. Initially, a prototype was developed to define the most relevant parameters. Then, a market analysis focused on coffee shops in the southern region of Ecuador; surveys were conducted to determine the potential unsatisfied demand. The technical study addressed the optimal distribution and location of the plant. On the economic side, the initial investment required for the project was determined to be $33,293.50. In addition, the financial analysis evaluated the economic viability of the project, providing a solid basis for the socioeconomic impact of this initiative on the Ecuadorian cocoa industry.