The adjusted phytosanitary measures of Chile: an eyesore for exporters ecuadorian
The chilean market is important for Ecuador, but the phytosanitary measures recently implemented the result is unpleasant to the sight of the exporters. It is said that this is the phytosanitary measure more strict that Ecuador has received in recent years.
Resolution of emergency for bananas, and cut flowers.
Due to the continuous interception of live insects in flowers, ecuadorian and other products imported to Chile, the Agricultural and Livestock Service (SAG) of Chile announced a resolution of emergency for imports of bananas, and cut flowers from Chile, October 1. This resolution includes a number of settings, but for exporters ecuadorian cut flowers, two adjustments are outstanding, although in a negative way, explains Alex Bustos, Green Control , ecuadorian company dedicated to providing services fumigation of perishable and non-perishable items for the control of pests using the technology developed by Fosfoquim in Chile. This technology replaces the methyl bromide in the world. "We are already working in Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, New Zealand, Australia and the united States. Ecuador is the first country in the tropics where we will start to work. We work in close collaboration with the health authority ecuador to find solutions to the problems of plant protection".
The flowers of ecuador are transported mainly by sea to Chile and, currently, can only fill to 80% of the container because the chilean authorities need the space to spray against pests (insects). In addition, the next time you find a bug live, the exporter will be suspended indefinitely. The flowers can be plastic or foam packaging.
Importance of Chile for the exporters ecuadorians of cut flowers.
The chilean market is important for exporters to ecuador, as it is located in the southern hemisphere. Therefore, when the northern hemisphere is in summer and flower sales are low, Chile buy at good prices and in large volumes. In 2019, according to data from the Central Bank of Ecuador, were exported to Chile 2552,88 tons of flowers (all species) for a value of US$12.122.660. The roses represent the 80% of imports from Chile and the banana, 245 tons, with a value of US$80.000.000.
According to Bustos, there are several consequences
"In the first place, the exporters may not focus on a single market, such as Chile, to comply with their standards, and less now during the pandemic. In the second place, to dispense with any market, and less now during the pandemic. In the third place, it sets a good precedent for the country in plant protection. Finally, some months ago, Ecuador signed a free trade agreement with Chile; enter with health problems is not advisable."
According to Bustos, this has several consequences. "In the first place, the exporters can not do without a single market, and even less during this pandemic. In the second place, not to feel a good precedent for the country in plant protection. Finally, some months ago, Ecuador signed a free trade agreement with Chile, so come with health problems is not advisable."
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