Access to productive credit and its impact on the business growth of commercial SMEs in Guayaquil during the post-pandemic period 2022–2025

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  • Marcos Josué Zurita Figueroa Universidad Agraria del Ecuador image/svg+xml Author
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Keywords:

Guayaquil, productive credit, business growth, SMEs, financing, post-pandemic

Abstract

Access to productive credit is a key factor in the recovery and growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly in the post-COVID-19 pandemic period. This study analyzes the relationship between access to productive credit and the business growth of commercial SMEs in Guayaquil during the 2022–2025 period. The research was based on a literature review and the analysis of secondary data obtained primarily from the National Institute of Statistics and Censuses (INEC), the Superintendence of Companies, Securities and Insurance, and BanEcuador. Business growth was examined using indicators related to sales trends and job creation. The results show a favorable trend for the sector: sales revenue for commercial SMEs in Guayaquil rose from USD 10.01 billion in 2022 to USD 11.98 billion in 2025—an increase of approximately 19.68%—while employment grew from 183,430 to 186,888 jobs, an increase of nearly 1.88%. Additionally, the study identified that, despite the observed business recovery, constraints regarding approval requirements, financial costs, and conditions for accessing financing persist. It is concluded that productive credit is positively associated with business growth by facilitating resources for working capital, asset acquisition, and productive investments; however, financing conditions remain a limiting factor for the development and competitiveness of SMEs.

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Published

2024-12-31

How to Cite

Access to productive credit and its impact on the business growth of commercial SMEs in Guayaquil during the post-pandemic period 2022–2025. (2024). Frontiers of Knowledge, 3(4), 34-47. https://revista.fronterasdelconocimiento.org/index.php/rfc/article/view/48

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