Impacto del acuerdo comercial con China en el sector textil ecuatoriano, oportunidades y desafíos.

Abstract

In the context of the trade agreement between Ecuador and China, this research sought to explore the impact of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on the Ecuadorian textile industry, focusing mainly on emerging opportunities and challenges. The information found has detailed that, since the signing of the FTA in 2023, Ecuador has experienced more favorable access to the Chinese market and a reduction in tariffs for textile inputs, which could improve the competitiveness of the local industry. However, the importation of low-cost Chinese textile products represents a significant threat to Ecuadorian producers and entrepreneurs, who face a high level of intensified competition. For this analysis, data were collected through a review of academic literature and interviews with key actors in the textile sector. The data obtained suggest that, although the FTA opens new opportunities to diversify markets and reduce costs, it also shows challenges due to competition and adaptation to international standards. In addition, it highlights the strategies for adaptation and defense so that the national textile sector can take advantage of the benefits of the agreement, while mitigating the risks of unfair competition and economic reprimarization.