Efectos del acuerdo comercial entre la UE y Ecuador en las exportaciones agrícolas

Abstract

Abstract: International trade is one of the main factors that has produced an exponential increase in Ecuadorian exports. International trade treaties are the main tool for this. Taking into account the specific nature of the free trade agreement with the European Union, the general objective of this research was to determine whether there has been an impact on the exports of Ecuador's main products following the signing of the free trade agreement with the European Union. The methodology used was qualitative, seeking to understand the reasons that led to the signing of the agreement. It was also quantitative, collecting and analyzing numerical data on Ecuadorian exports to the EU since the signing of the agreement. This data was based on a statistical analysis of imports of certain products to the countries that are part of the European Union. In conclusion, while the trade agreement has generated growth opportunities for the Ecuadorian agricultural sector, its impact has been conditioned by multiple external and internal factors. In this sense, it is essential that the government implement strategies to strengthen the competitiveness of domestic producers compared to international ones and ensure the sustainability of Ecuadorian foreign trade.