Year: 2009
Type: article
Abstract: This paper examines the global competitiveness of Pakistan’s fruit exports (dates, mangoes, and oranges), using revealed comparative advantage (RCA). It also analyzes domestic consumption trends among selected fruits grown by major exporters. Our results indicate that Pakistan has a comparative advantage in fruit exports. Comparing the movement in comparative advantage indices for Pakistan with those of its main exporters/competitors demonstrates that Pakistan has a relatively high comparative and competitive advantage in the production of dates and mangoes. The increasing trend of competitiveness in Pakistan indicates that there is potential for higher growth; given that fruit exports are a potential source of higher exports earnings, there is a need to strengthen competitiveness in this sector.
Source: The Lahore journal of economics
Authors: Waqar Akhtar, M. Sharif, Hassnain Shah
Language: English
Subfield: Strategy and Management
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Zero hunger
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W2121298960