Estudio de la competitividad del camarón ecuatoriano en el mercado internacional en los últimos 5 años.

Abstract

The objective of this research work is to study the competitiveness of Ecuadorian shrimp in the international market in the last five years, 2015 to 2019. As a review of the literature, the theories that govern international trade in shrimp product were applied, and later, A comparative analysis was carried out between Ecuador and its main competitors worldwide: India, Vietnam and China. The research that was developed is longitudinal and hypothetical deductive; because, through the data analysis, it was possible to verify the hypothesis raised in the study. The project implemented the statistical method of analysis of variance (Anova), the general hypothesis was verified; [not all periods of shrimp exports had the same level of competitiveness]. Therefore, the following research question was posed: Has Ecuadorian shrimp lost competitiveness in the last 5 years? Two specific hypotheses were formulated to support the general hypothesis, and it was determined that the unevenness of competitiveness of Ecuadorian shrimp is due to risk factors that affect the competitiveness of the product. The Ecuadorian shrimp is a prominent product in international markets for its flavor, texture, freshness and quality; However, its loss of competitiveness in the markets is due to phenomena that alert exporters. Nevertheless, The Ecuadorian industry maintains competitive advantages in international markets due to the quality that makes Ecuadorian shrimp unique and is what makes the product stand out from its main competitors.