camara de industrias y produccion

What camara de industrias y produccion does

Cámara de Industrias y Producción (CIP) is a private nonprofit industry chamber founded in 1936 and domiciled in Quito, Ecuador. It represents companies and productive sectors nationally, providing representation and advocacy before government and international bodies, legal, economic, environmental, and industrial-safety advisory, certification and training, specialized committees, research, events, and networking. Its stated reach spans 62 productive sectors; the represented sectors are reported to generate 30% of Ecuador's non-oil GDP, 30% of its industrial exports, and more than 150,000 direct jobs.

CIP is not described as a software company, and no proprietary platform architecture is disclosed. Its technology-oriented offering consists mainly of research and decision-support products: the Circularity Calculator (Calculadora de Circularidad), developed with the Centro Ecuatoriano de Eficiencia de Recursos to measure circular-economy performance; a Toolbox for Inclusive Hiring (Caja de Herramientas para la Contratación Inclusiva), developed with the International Labour Organization and UNHCR; an Observatory of Illicit Trade (Observatorio de Comercio Ilícito); economic studies; and sustainability, entrepreneurship, and youth-employment programs.

CIP finances its operation primarily through membership dues paid by affiliated companies and industrial sectors, creating a recurring membership model. Prospective members apply through a website inquiry and direct engagement, while pricing, contract values, and the total number of members are not publicly disclosed. Its broader go-to-market uses website content, social media, email, forums, workshops, networking events, and direct public-private dialogue to support member acquisition and engagement.

Name

camara de industrias y produccion

Legal name

Cámara de Industrias y Producción

Website

https://cip.org.ec

Company type

Private

Founded year

1936

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cámara de Industrias y Producción (CIP) is a nonprofit Ecuadorian industry chamber that represents member companies across 62 productive sectors through advocacy, technical advice, research, committees, and sustainability and labor inclusion initiatives.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industry Chamber / Trade Association Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Professional Organizations (81392)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Affairs & Government Relations (MPAAADAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Technical Committees, Working Groups & Expert Panels (BPADANAB), Development Cooperation & Foreign Aid Administration (BPAIAIAG)

Keywords

• Industry chamber representation
• Business advocacy services
• Industrial advisory services
• Specialized industry committees
• Trade association publications

Headquarters

HQ city

Quito

HQ country

Ecuador

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: CIP operates as a private guild/chamber financed through membership fees paid by affiliated companies and industrial sectors. Companies join to access representation, legal/economic advisory, specialized committees, events, networking, and participation in national labor and trade dialogue.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Cámara de Industrias y Producción (CIP) is Ecuador's largest business guild and trade association representing 62 productive sectors. It provides member companies with representation before regional, national, and international entities, advisory services in legal, economic, environmental, and industrial safety areas, specialized working committees, research studies, and access to events and policy dialogue including national wage negotiations.

Product overview

CIP (Cámara de Industrias y Producción) is a national industry chamber in Ecuador that functions as a trade association and advocacy organization rather than a technology product company. Its offering consists of core member services (representation, advisory, and specialized committees), knowledge products (studies and analysis publications), and various initiatives including the Caja de Herramientas para la Contratación Inclusiva (developed with OIT/ACNUR), the Calculadora de Circularidad (circularity measurement tool), the Observatory of Illicit Trade, the También Soy Empresario entrepreneurship program, the Juntos Somos Futuro youth employment initiative, and a Sustainability platform. CIP does not offer a traditional software product or SaaS platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• También Soy Empresario: National entrepreneurship contest promoting agribusiness and sustainable businesses
• Watts & Bots
• Juntos somos Futuro

Products and services

• Representación y vocería (Representation and Advocacy) Voice of member companies before regional, national, and international entities, providing official representation and spokesperson services.
• Asesoría (Advisory Services)
• Comités Especializados (Specialized Committees) Focused working groups that foster communication channels among member companies in specific industrial and policy topics.
• Estudios y Análisis (Research Publications) Research publications including reports on tax burden, sustainable business agenda, labor market reports, and economic studies on various industrial sectors.
• Caja de Herramientas para la Contratación Inclusiva (Toolbox for Inclusive Hiring) Comprehensive toolkit that facilitates and promotes inclusive hiring of refugees and migrants in Ecuador, targeting human resources departments with guidance on inclusive practices, tax incentives, and bias-free interviews.
• Calculadora de Circularidad (Circularity Calculator) Tool that enables companies to measure their circular performance and guide strategic decisions toward more sustainable and competitive business models.
• También Soy Empresario (I Am Also an Entrepreneur) National competition program promoting entrepreneurship in agribusiness and sustainable businesses across Ecuador.
• Juntos Somos Futuro (Together We Are Future) Youth employment initiative creating debate spaces with young Ecuadorians about employment expectations, new labor trends, and Industry 4.0.
• Sostenibilidad (Sustainability Platform) Sustainability platform showcasing initiatives, projects, and best practices from member companies to inspire collective action and highlight the business sector's contribution to Ecuador's sustainable development.
• Observatorio de Comercio Ilícito (Illicit Trade Observatory) Initiative by CIP for monitoring, analysis, and visibility of illicit trade in Ecuador.

Quantifiable outcome

• Members generate 30% of Ecuador's non-petroleum GDP
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• UNHCR / ACNUR (UN Refugee Agency)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 August 2026CIP partnered with UNHCR and ILO to present a Toolbox for Inclusive Hiring to promote the employment and labor inclusion of refugees and migrants in Ecuador. The toolbox targets HR departments and provides guidance on inclusive hiring practices, tax incentives, and bias-free interviews.
• Ecuador 2030 InitiativeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 October 2023CIP participates in the Ecuador 2030 initiative focused on the future of work, and several CIP board members sit on its board.
• Connecting Business Initiative (CBi) / UNOCHAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince July 2023, CIP is part of the Connecting Business (CBi) initiative together with the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) and the UN Programme for Development (PNUD). This partnership focuses on disaster prevention, resilience, and private sector preparation and response to emergencies.
• International Labour Organization (ILO/OIT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCIP collaborates with the ILO on joint studies on employability, labor market analysis, and the jointly produced study on employment delivered to the Ministry of Labor. ILO participated in CIP's Labor Law Forum 2026 and co-developed the Toolbox for Inclusive Hiring with UNHCR.
• Centro Ecuatoriano de Eficiencia de Recursos (CEER)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCIP co-developed the 'Calculadora de Circularidad' (Circularity Calculator) with CEER, a tool to help companies measure and improve their circular economy performance. CEER led the practical workshop at the Pulso Circular event.
• Corporación QuiportminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporación Quiport co-sponsored the Pulso Circular event organized by CIP on the circular economy, alongside other leading companies.
• PronacaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPronaca co-sponsored the Pulso Circular event organized by CIP, contributing to the circular economy dialogue.
• Nestlé EcuadorminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNestlé Ecuador co-sponsored the Pulso Circular event organized by CIP and participated in panel discussions on circular transformation and innovation.
• Lundin GoldminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLundin Gold co-sponsored the Pulso Circular event and presented its sustainability report jointly with CIP. Also a member company represented on CIP's Board.
• Cervecería NacionalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCervecería Nacional served as a jury member and sponsor of the 'También Soy Empresario' entrepreneurship competition organized by CIP.
• Centro BioemprendeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCentro Bioemprende participated as jury and ally in the 'También Soy Empresario' entrepreneurship competition, providing evaluation expertise.
• FUDELA (Fundación de Desarrollo Alternativo)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFUDELA collaborated as a strategic ally in the 'También Soy Empresario' program and in youth employment initiatives.
• Kruger Instituto ExponencialminorGTM or Marketing PartnerKruger Instituto Exponencial participated as jury member and ally in the 'También Soy Empresario' entrepreneurship competition.
• Ministerio de AgriculturaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Ministry of Agriculture participated as jury member and strategic ally in the 5th edition of 'También Soy Empresario'.
• GIZ Ecuador (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGIZ Ecuador contributed to CIP's circular economy agenda through its representative Daniel Heredia, who delivered a keynote on circularity challenges and opportunities in Ecuador.
• UNDP / PNUD (UN Development Programme)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPNUD participated in CIP's 'Re-Construir Futuro' resilience event, contributing to discussions on risk management, climate adaptation, and sustainable development.
• UNICEF EcuadorminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNICEF participated in CIP's 'Re-Construir Futuro' resilience event, focusing on protecting children, youth, and vulnerable populations in the context of national resilience.
• Secretaría Nacional de Gestión de RiesgosminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe National Risk Management Secretariat collaborated in CIP's 'Re-Construir Futuro' event on resilience and crisis preparedness.
• Corral Rosales (Law Firm)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorral Rosales co-organized a networking event with CIP on public procurement reforms in 2025, providing legal expertise and facilitating business connections.
• Universidad San Francisco de Quito (USFQ)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUSFQ collaborated in CIP's Labor Law Forum 2026 and participated in events on institutional strengthening and security.
• UNACEM EcuadorminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNACEM Ecuador participates in CIP's sustainability platform with the initiative 'Juntos por el Agua' (Together for Water), focused on sustainable water resource management and community resilience.
• FEDIN (Federación de Industrias del Ecuador)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCIP is affiliated with FEDIN, the Federation of Industries of Ecuador. CIP's Executive President María Paz Jervis also serves as President of FEDIN. FEDIN represents Ecuadorian industry at national and international levels.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• FEDIN (Federación de Industrias del Ecuador): CIP is affiliated with FEDIN, the national federation of Ecuadorian industry chambers, and CIP's Executive President María Paz Jervis also serves as FEDIN's President. FEDIN is the most directly comparable peer because it operates at the same national-level industry representation role, sharing leadership and members with CIP.
• Confederación Nacional de Cámaras de Comercio (CONACECA): CONACECA is Ecuador's national federation of commerce chambers, parallel to FEDIN for industry. It is a peer because it performs the same horizontal representation function as CIP but for the commerce sector, competing for member attention, government access, and visibility in Ecuadorian policy debates.
• COPARMEX (Confederación Patronal de la República Mexicana): COPARMEX is Mexico's leading employers' federation, providing representation, advisory, and policy advocacy for productive-sector firms. It is a strong Latin American functional peer to CIP because both operate as national private-sector interlocutors with government and international bodies on labor, trade, and competitiveness issues.
• Sociedad de Fomento Fabril (SOFOFA): SOFOFA is Chile's leading industry trade association, representing manufacturing and productive sectors with policy advocacy and advisory services. It is a peer because it operates the same national industry-chamber model as CIP in a comparable Latin American economy, with similar focus on labor, trade, and sustainability policy.
• Confederación de la Producción y del Comercio (CPC) Chile: CPC is Chile's umbrella federation of industry, commerce, and services chambers, with a parallel national-coordination role to what FEDIN performs in Ecuador for industry. It is a peer because it aggregates sectoral chambers into a single voice on labor (CUT negotiations), trade, and tax policy, mirroring CIP's convening function.

Regional players

• Cámara de Comercio de Quito: Quito's regional chamber of commerce offers overlapping representation, advisory, and networking services to Quito-based businesses. It is a peer because it competes for the same membership base in CIP's home geography, even though its mandate is broader (commerce rather than industry) and city-focused rather than national.
• Cámara de Industrias de Guayaquil: Guayaquil's regional industry chamber provides comparable industry-representation services to Ecuador's largest industrial city. It is a peer because it competes for industrial-member affiliation in Ecuador's coastal commercial hub, sharing CIP's industry-association business model but with a regional rather than national scope.

Broad incumbents

• International Chamber of Commerce (ICC): The ICC is the world's largest business-association network, representing chambers and companies globally including in policy advocacy, trade rules, and dispute resolution. It is comparable to CIP as the global benchmark for the same business-association model, though at vastly larger scale and geographic scope.
• U.S. Chamber of Commerce: The U.S. Chamber is the largest business federation in the United States, providing representation, policy advocacy, and member services across all sectors. It is a broad-incumbent peer because it executes the same chamber-of-commerce playbook as CIP at a much larger scale, serving as a global benchmark for industry advocacy models.
• BUSINESSEUROPE: BUSINESSEUROPE is the main European employers' confederation, engaging EU institutions on labor, trade, energy, and sustainability policy. It is a broad-incumbent peer because it operates the same horizontal industry-representation model as CIP at a supranational level, and CIP's international partners (ILO, BUSINESSEUROPE members) overlap in mandate.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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