Factibilidad de producción para exportar balsa al mercado chino : su incidencia en el déficit de la balanza comercial.

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to determine the feasibility of producing balsa wood for export to the Chinese market, through research based on a qualitative and quantitative analysis, revealing the generalities of the balsa, studying the market, and performing an analysis of exports under the FOB incoterm, in addition to the respective financial analysis through tools that give us the possibility of evaluating the project. Balsa wood is cultivated in several provinces of Ecuador, mainly in the provinces of Los Ríos, Esmeraldas, Manabí, and Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas, this is where the production comes from to cover the international market, therefore it is known as one of the leading countries in the production of balsa wood. The great international demand for balsa wood grows in different periods due to various factors such as its use in model aircraft, aircraft platforms, blades for wind turbines, boats, etc. In addition, the rapid growth of balsa wood provides profitable economic benefits for producers in comparison to other woods. Finally, with the analysis of the surveys carried out and a financial study, obtaining precise information for the study and having the NPV and the IRR as a positive result, it means that the production for the export of the balsa to the Chinese market is feasible, carrying out the methods suitable for production to continue its cycle continuously and there are no shortages or surpluses in the market and to make the most of this forest resource.