Análisis de las importaciones por courier categoría B 4x4, periodo 2021 – 2023. Caso Quito Ecuador

Abstract

Imports by 4x4 category courier have been consolidated as a relevant aspect to access imported goods in Quito. This system presents significant challenges, one of the main problems being the lack of customs and logistics infrastructure to process the increasing volume of packages, which generates delays and additional costs for consumers and logistics operators. The objective of this document is to analyze imports by courier category B 4x4, period 2021-2023. Quito Ecuador case. For this, the methodology used was based on the type of descriptive research with a non-experimental design applying the technique of statistical analysis to determine maximum and minimum values, the mean value and the standard deviation. In addition, a survey was applied to 36 Couriers in Quito. The results showed that imports of Courier category B 4x4 (2021-2023) reveal growth, with 2023 highlighted as the year with the greatest expansion with an increase of 29.75% compared to 2022. The United States leads as the main supplier, followed from Spain. The variability of imports increased due to external and seasonal factors with high and significant peaks. In conclusion, it is evident that the 4x4 method has energized commerce, generating a positive impact on consumption, which has established greater access to goods and stimulated economic activity in the logistics and Courier sector.