Services Outsourcing: Evaluating Changes in Revealed Comparative Advantage - The Case of the US and India

Purpose The purpose of this study is to identify US textile and apparel (TAP) products and categories that demonstrate export comparative advantage and their respective country destinations. Design/methodology/approach Revealed comparative advantage (RCA) and normalized revealed comparative advantage (NRCA) in the long term (1996-2016) and short term (2010-2016) using two-digit Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System codes (HS codes) provide an insight into export advantage of TAP products. Non-parametric rank correlation (i.e. Spearman rank correlation) tests consistency between RCA and NRCA. Subsequently, NRCA using four-digit HS codes identify textile sub-categories with export comparative advantage. Bilateral trade data identify export destinations for sub-categories that indicate US export comparative advantage in the short term. Findings Aggregated product-level comparison of RCA and NRCA ranking indicates a consistent positive correlation between the two indices. The disaggregated findings reveal cotton fiber HS5201, artificial filament tow HS5502, non-wovens HS5603, cotton yarn HS5205, carpet and other floor coverings HS5703 and worn clothing HS6309 as sources of US TAP export advantage. Originality/value This research provides a comprehensive, current analysis of the US competitive position within the TAP global environment. Incorporation of NRCA into the study’s design demonstrates the flexibility of this measure in a new industry context.

Download Full-text

Revealed Comparative Advantage, Intra-industry Trade and the US Manufacturing Trade Deficit with China

China & World Economy ◽

10.1111/j.1749-124x.2007.00094.x ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 15 (6) ◽

pp. 87-103 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Guobing Shen ◽

Anthony Yanxiang Gu

Keyword(s):

Comparative Advantage ◽

Trade Deficit ◽

Revealed Comparative Advantage ◽

Industry Trade ◽

The Us ◽

Manufacturing Trade

Download Full-text

Daya Saing dan Faktor yang Mempengaruhi Ekspor Lada Indonesia ke India

Jurnal Ekonomi Pertanian dan Agribisnis ◽

10.21776/ub.jepa.2021.005.03.5 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 5 (3) ◽

pp. 655-666

Author(s):

Vika Wardani ◽

◽

Andrie Sunyigono

Keyword(s):

Exchange Rate ◽

Linear Regression ◽

Multiple Linear Regression ◽

Comparative Advantage ◽

Indian Market ◽

Revealed Comparative Advantage ◽

Factors Affecting ◽

The Us ◽

Us Dollar ◽

Market Volume

Pepper is one of the export commodities that contributes significantly to the Indonesian economy. Indonesian pepper exports have fluctuated in destinations such as India, which is included in the world's largest pepper importer country. The study aims to analyze competitiveness (comparative advantage) and factors affecting Indonesian exports to India in pepper commodities. Revealed Comparative Advantage (RCA) and Multiple Linear Regression are analysis methods in research. The results showed that Indonesian pepper has strong competitiveness in the Indian market. Volume of Indonesian pepper exports to India has significant effect were the exchange rate of the rupiah against the US dollar and the value of RCA, while the national pepper production, the price of Indonesian pepper exports, and Indian consumption did not have a significant effect.

Download Full-text

DAYA SAING EKSPOR PRODUK CPO INDONESIA DAN POTENSI HILIRISASI DIOLAH MENJADI BIODIESEL

JURNAL PERSPEKTIF BEA DAN CUKAI ◽

10.31092/jpbc.v4i2.952 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 4 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Danar Agus Susanto

Keyword(s):

Palm Oil ◽

Comparative Advantage ◽

Global Market ◽

National Standard ◽

Revealed Comparative Advantage ◽

Crude Palm Oil ◽

A Value ◽

World Demand ◽

Domestic Use

ABSTRACTIndonesia is the world's largest producer of crude palm oil (CPO). Even so, the trend of international trade in Indonesian CPO products has decreased in the last 10 years with a value of -10.19%. The decline in world demand for CPO can be dealt with by utilizing CPO as a biofuel for domestic use, like biodiesel. The purpose of this study is to determine the competitiveness of Indonesian CPO in global trade and determine the parameters of the quality requirements of CPO and biodiesel. The competitiveness analysis method uses the Revealed Comparative Advantage (RCA) method, while the analysis of the potential quality of CPO as a biofuel is carried out by analyzing the Indonesian National Standard (SNI). CPO trade in the global market is controlled by Indonesia with a market share of 50% and Malaysia 25.6%, with the declining trade trend in the last 10 years relatively (2010-2019) of -6.91%. The level of competitiveness of Indonesian CPO products in 2019 is very strong, but on average in the last 10 years, the level of competitiveness of Indonesian CPO is no better than that of Malaysia. Indonesia has SNI 01-2901-2006 and SNI 7182: 2015 as a determinant of the quality of CPO and biodiesel products developed in Indonesia so that the CPO and biodiesel produced fullfil sacurity and safety aspects when used by consumers.Keywords: crude palm oil (CPO), competitivenessv, quality, Indonesian National Standard (SNI) ABSTRAKIndonesia merupakan negara produsen minyak kelapa sawit mentah/ Crude Palm Oil (CPO) terbesar di dunia. Meskipun demikian, tren perdagangan internasional produk CPO Indonesia mengalami penurunan dalam sepuluh tahun terakhir dengan nilai -10,19%. Penurunan permintaan dunia terhadap CPO, dapat disiasati dengan memanfaatkan CPO sebagai bahan bakar nabati untuk keperluan dalam negeri sebagai biodiesel. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah mengetahui daya saing CPO Indonesia dalam perdagangan global dan mengetahui parameter persyaratan mutu CPO dan biodiesel. Metode analisis daya saing menggunakan metode Revealed Comparative Advantage (RCA), sedangkan analisis potensi kualitas CPO sebagai biofuel dilakukan dengan menganalisis Standar Nasional Indoensia (SNI). Perdagangan CPO dalam pasar global dikuasai oleh Indonesia dengan pangsa pasar 50% dan Malaysia 25,6%, dengan tren perdagangan relatif menurun dalam 10 tahun terakhir (2010-2019) sebesar -6,91%. Tingkat daya saing produk CPO Indonesia pada tahun 2019 sangat kuat, namun secara rata-rata dalam 10 tahun terakhir, tingkat daya saing CPO Indonesia tidak lebih baik dari Malaysia. Indonesia memiliki SNI 01-2901-2006 dan SNI 7182:2015 sebagai penentu kualitas produk CPO dan biodiesel yang dikembangkan di Indonesia, sehingga CPO dan biodiesel yang dihasilkan memenuhi aspek keamanan dan keselamatan ketika digunakan oleh konsumen.Kata kunci: crude palm oil (CPO), daya saing, kualitas, Standar Nasional Indonesia (SNI)

Download Full-text