Analysis of the export of chemical products to international markets, 2024

Abstract

The objective is to analyze the export of chemical products to international markets, 2024. It was based on a qualitative, non-experimental, cross-sectional and descriptive approach. 5 interviews were carried out with senior managers of a Paraguayan company that exports chemical products in Paraguay. The inclusion criteria were active officials with decision-making power in the company analyzed and voluntary participation, while the only exclusion criterion was collaborators with the rank of operators. A guide of 9 open questions was used, categorized into Export Challenges and Strategies, Opportunities and Growth, and Impacts and Regulations for convenience in 2024. Among the most relevant results: Interviewees confirmed that among the most important challenges of chemical exports are complex regulations, certifications, global competition, price fluctuations, trade barriers and complex logistics. And among the opportunities, expansion into new markets, development of products adapted to specific needs and development of strategic alliances. It is concluded that there are challenges and opportunities that companies exporting chemical products must face, in order to be able to penetrate new markets and identify the requirements of international demands. Finally, continuous staff training and focus on continuous improvement are two critical success factors to maintain operational efficiency at competitive levels. Without forgetting, investments in more conscious or cleaner production technologies prove to be effective in minimizing the company's ecological footprint.