Oportunidades de exportación del valle del cauca en el acuerdo comercial Colombia-Estados Unidos: El caso del sector frutícola

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to document the agricultural sector opportunities in the Valle del Cauca under the Colombia - United States FTA. The methodology used for its development was a review of the literature on fruit trading and trade agreements. The main results show Colombia’s great potential in this sector thanks to the biodiversity it has, its climate and its geographical position, which is the reason it offers the right conditions for the production of both tropical and exotic fruits. Nevertheless, in order for Colombia to take full advantage of the trade agreement signed with the United States and be more competitive compared to other neighboring countries, it must allocate more resources to innovation, technology and road infrastructure.