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Evaluating Competitive Advantages and Market Dynamics in the Global Raisin Industry
Morteza Majidian1 , Esmaeil Pishbahar * 2
1- Master's Student, Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Tehran, Karaj, Iran.
2- Professor, Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Tehran, Karaj, Iran , esmaeil.pishbahar@ut.ac.ir
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Raisins are a key export commodity due to their nutritional value and global demand. This study evaluates the worldwide raisin industry's competitive advantages and market structure using data from the International Trade Center (2004–2023). Employing Revealed Comparative Advantage (RCA), Revealed Symmetric Comparative Advantage (RSCA), Concentration Ratio (CR), Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI), and Trade Competitiveness Index (TCI), the analysis identifies Turkey, the United States, Iran, and Chile as leading exporters, accounting for 64.5% of the market share. Results indicate an oligopolistic market structure with concentrated competition among a few nations. Turkey, the United States, Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, and Iran exhibit strong RSCA values (near 1), reflecting expertise in raisin exports, while Turkey, Iran, Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, and Argentina show high TCI scores, indicating robust competitiveness. The study highlights shifts in market dynamics, with emerging exporters like Afghanistan challenging traditional leaders. To enhance their global position, exporters should improve production efficiency, diversify markets, and invest in branding. These findings contribute to understanding trade competitiveness and market evolution in agricultural exports, offering strategic insights for policymakers and industry stakeholders.


 
Keywords: Global Raisin Trade, Market Structure Analysis, Global Competitiveness Index, Leading Raisin Exporters, Revealed Comparative Advantage
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Article Type: Original Research | Subject: Agricultural Economics/Agriculture Marketing and Supply Chains
Received: 2025/04/5 | Accepted: 2024/01/11
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