Factibilidad de la exportación de buche de pescado a China.

Abstract

This document contains information about the export of the swim bladder known as “buche de pescado” to the Chinese market. The feasibility of this operation is analyzed and the processes that must be followed to export from Ecuador to China are presented step by step. Different internal and external factors were reviewed such as: culture, the product, legal framework, customs process and logistics. Fish maw is considered waste, but where some see trash, others see gold. Asian culture considers it an aphrodisiac dish and for this reason it is highly desired by its diners. In other countries, however, they use it as a raw material for the production of gelatin and vitamins rich in collagen. With the correct approach, this product can become a potential market to exploit, different from the traditional exports to which we are accustomed. By reusing it we can obtain different results, the fish maw proved to be a very versatile product that can be used for different purposes, this makes it very valuable for its study and exploitation in a sustainable way. And above all, contributing to the trade balance, being a possible source of jobs and business to be done.