The Analysis of the Export Competitiveness of the EU Food Manufacturing Sector1

Proceedings of 8th International Conference «Economic Integration, Competition and Cooperation», 6-9 April, Opatija, University of Rijeka – Faculty of Economics, CD with Full papers

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Heri Bezić

University of Rijeka - Faculty of Economics

Igor Cvecic

University of Rijeka - Faculty of Economics

Tomislav Galović

University of Rijeka - Faculty of Economics

Date Written: April 6, 2011

Abstract

The food industry is one of Europe's most important and dynamic industrial sectors. The degree of competitiveness of the food manufacturing sector in 27 EU countries is analysed empirically, using Eurostat and other relevant data. The EU food industry is currently confronted with several main challenges: high food prices on world markets, administrative burdens and lack of innovation. The main aim of this article is to explore and explain the crucial role of food industry and provide a complete analysis of the comparative advantage and the overall export competitiveness of the mentioned subsector. The methodology of the paper is based on applying indicators of comparative advantage, industry trade and export competitiveness.

Keywords: European Union, manufacturing exports, manufacturing imports, competitiveness, food industry, comparative advantage

JEL Classification: F10, L16, L5, L66

Suggested Citation

Bezić, Heri and Cvecic, Igor and Galović, Tomislav, The Analysis of the Export Competitiveness of the EU Food Manufacturing Sector1 (April 6, 2011). Proceedings of 8th International Conference «Economic Integration, Competition and Cooperation», 6-9 April, Opatija, University of Rijeka – Faculty of Economics, CD with Full papers, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2232647 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.2232647

Heri Bezić (Contact Author)

University of Rijeka - Faculty of Economics ( email )

Ivana Filipovića 4
Rijeka, 51000
Croatia

Igor Cvecic

University of Rijeka - Faculty of Economics ( email )

Ivana Filipovića 4
Rijeka, 51000
Croatia

Tomislav Galović

University of Rijeka - Faculty of Economics ( email )

Ivana Filipovića 4
Rijeka, 51000
Croatia

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