Competitiveness of Lithuanian Intra-EU Trade Cover Image

Konkurencyjność litewskiego handlu wewnątrzunijnego
Competitiveness of Lithuanian Intra-EU Trade

Author(s): Alina Grynia
Subject(s): National Economy, Supranational / Global Economy, Economic history, International relations/trade, Economic development
Published by: Społeczna Akademia Nauk
Keywords: foreign trade; competitiveness indicators in foreign trade; intra-EU trade; Lithuania;

Summary/Abstract: The aim of the article was to assess the competitiveness of Lithuanian trade with EU countries during the years 2005-2016. This assessment was based on three outcome measures determining the position of a country in foreign trade: revealed comparative advantages, import coverage and the intensity of intra-industry trade. Indicators were estimated for all commodity sections. The analysis used data from the Lithuanian Statistics Department and Eurostat. The study shows that Lithuania has the strongest competitive position in exports to the EU market in three commodity groups - food, raw materials and mineral fuels.

  • Issue Year: 19/2018
  • Issue No: 2.2
  • Page Range: 67-80
  • Page Count: 14
  • Language: Polish