Comparative advantage analysis of production of jasmine tea in China

Abstract

Based on the analysis of the evolution of the production layout of jasmine tea since the founding of new China, this paper further explores the heterogeneity of the comparative advantage in the main producing areas of jasmine tea from four aspects: comparative advantage index of efficiency, comparative advantage index of scale, comprehensive comparative advantage index and comparative advantage index of development. The research shows that except for Fujian, the traditional producing areas of jasmine tea have lost their comparative advantages, such as Zhejiang and Guangdong. Although the emerging producing areas, led by Guangxi, have absolute advantages in terms of comprehensive comparative advantages, but have no advantages in terms of the development advantage index. Therefore, it is necessary for all parties to focus on the key technical issues in order to achieve the sustainable and healthy development of the jasmine tea industry. Based on the above research results, it is proposed initiative and economic new normal opportunities should be seized to improve the international competitiveness and influence of China’s jasmine tea industry under the background of “One Belt And One Road”. To improve effective supply, promote tea consumption to promote economic growth and other suggestions.