The Current Status Of Sino-Argentine Bilateral Trade(2002-2012)

Since its reform and opening up process started in1978China Foreign Trade increased at historical rates, becoming a major influence for many countries in the world, including Argentina. However, given the cultural and geographical distance between both countries, the new configuration of the trade relation was not properly addressed by our scholars until recent years. In view of the foregoing, this study seeks to investigate, empirically, the determinants of the pattern of trade, the trade volume, the economic benefits and the disadvantages that have accrued to Argentina and China as a result of bilateral trade. For the purpose of analysis, the main figures of the bilateral trade considering the period2002-2012were meticulously analyzed. The findings reveal that China has become one of Argentina’s major suppliers of manufactured products, as well as a privileged destination of agricultural exports. The magnitude and the economic relevance of bilateral trade between Argentina and China have been intensified within the last two decades generating both advantages and disadvantages for both countries. This thesis seeks to give advice to the public sector of Argentina based on the empirical findings revealed in order to enhance the trade relations between the two countries.