Financial analysis of the sacha inchi (Plukenetia volubilis, L) productive chain in the department of Norte de Santander, Colombia

Abstract

The objective of the research was to carry out a financial analysis of the productive chain in the production links, agro transformation, and marketing of sacha inchi products and by-products.  The methodology used follows the guidelines of quantitative, evaluative, and transversal research with the consultation of documentary sources, cooperatives, agricultural stores, producers, agribusiness professionals, and marketers in the region. The financial components of the production chain showed high levels of economic income per hectare from sales of seed production (68%);  agro transformation (66% flour and 63% oil); and marketing of sacha inchi oil (46%) and flour (62%). The financial indicators were positive in production (farmer) with static profitability of 53%, ROI of 0.14, and C/B of 1.14; in the agro transformation (oil and flour) with static profitability of 60%, ROI of 0.66, and C/B of 1.66, and; in the commercialization of the products with static profitability of 56%; ROI of 0.38 and C/B of 1.38. It is concluded that the sacha inchi productive chain presents positive and significant financial indicators in each of its links, making it an agribusiness with high potential for development in the department of Norte de Santander.