Impacto del TLC entre China y Ecuador en la competitividad en la industria camaronera

Abstract

The shrimp industry has become a world benchmark in the export and production of the crustacean, standing out for its sustainability, excellence and the application of cutting-edge technology in its biogenetic and nutritional production, thus guaranteeing a product that meets international food safety criteria. The general objective of this study is to establish how the FTA between China and Ecuador impacts the competitiveness of the shrimp industry of the city of Guayaquil. This study is correlational with a quantitative approach. The results indicate a Pearson correlation coefficient of 0.774 with a p value of 0.008 < at the significance level of 0.05, which reveals statistical clairvoyance to point out that the FTA between China and 4 Ecuador does impact the competitiveness of the shrimp industry in the city of Guayaquil. In this regard, it is essential to increase competitiveness and to promote shrimp exports, given that the existing potential is not being fully exploited. It is therefore necessary to address the challenges related to competitiveness in this sector, which will facilitate the achievement of sustained performance in the export of Ecuadorian shrimp to China.