He low level of economic activity was positioned as the main obstacle for the industry during the fourth quarter of last year, reaching first place in the ranking, with an incidence of 20%,and moving to raw materials costwhich dropped to second position with a 15%.
These factors were followed by unfair competition and the of imported productsboth registering a 14% of impact, consolidating market pressures as the predominant challenge of the period.
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This was reported by the Association of Industries of the Dominican Republic (AIRD), pointing out that the aforementioned elements explained the 63% incidence of factors that affect competitiveness.
It is relevant to highlight the behavior of the exchange ratewhich fell back to fifth place, with an incidence of one 8%leveling with the tax burdenspecified the AIRD through a press release.
Less negative influence
At the opposite extreme, the logistical and financial factors showed the least negative influence. Items such as fuel prices, permits and financing costs and access They closed the list with minimal incidents of between 1 and 2%, the entity stated.
The Industrial Situation Survey is carried out quarterly by the AIRD. It determines, in order of importance, what are the main factors that affect the competitiveness of the industrial sector in a particular quarter.
