Export-oriented Research Articles

Influential Factors of Indonesian Cocoa Export: Evidence from FMOLS and DOLS Approaches

The study investigated the determinants of cocoa exports using both FMOLS and DOLS approaches. The time series data were obtained from FAOSTAT and ICCO websites from the year 1990 to 2022. ADF and PP stationary unit roots were conducted to examine the stationarity of the variables while Johansen cointegration was used to verify the cointegrating among the variables. The outcome of the Johansen cointegration analysis suggests the existence of a cointegration relationship among the eight variables, indicating the presence of long-run relationships among the variables. The estimated results revealed that cocoa productivity, domestic cocoa production, domestic cocoa supply, exchange rates, and world cocoa prices affect Indonesian cocoa exports. Based on the estimated results and discussion, the study draws a conclusion that cocoa productivity, domestic cocoa production, exchange rates, and world cocoa prices positively and statistically significantly influenced cocoa exports while domestic cocoa supply negatively affected Indonesian cocoa exports. The study recommends that the government of Indonesia should stabilize the fluctuating exchange rates and encourage cocoa production via higher productivity by practicing farm rehabilitation practices to increase productivity and cocoa beans for exports. Moreover, the supply of cocoa beans should also be increased by increasing domestic producer prices. These key determinants are crucial for policymakers and industry stakeholders to understand and address to enhance the competitiveness and growth of the cocoa export industry in Indonesia.

Analysis of the high-quality development path of China’s tea export

As globalization and economic development accelerate, Chinese tea has emerged as an essential export commodity in the international market. China boasts abundant tea resources, which have significantly promoted economic growth through tea exports. This study analyses the relevant literature and the prevailing state of China’s tea export trade. Using statistical data on tea exports and empirical research methodologies, this investigation examines the key determinants influencing the high-quality development of China’s tea export sector. The research integrates relevant frontier theories from management science and engineering to propose tailored recommendations. The study reveals that while the industry has demonstrated robust economic growth, it is confronted with challenges such as the need for enhanced brand visibility and adherence to international quality benchmarks. The research findings highlight the positive influence of the "Belt and Road" initiative on the tea export trade, which advocates for strategic international collaboration. This study concludes with policy recommendations that underscore the importance of bolstering the international dissemination of Chinese tea culture, standardizing export practices, and fostering global cooperation to augment the industry’s high-quality development trajectory. The findings aim to enhance the export capabilities of Chinese tea and foster the robust growth of the tea export industry.

Markets of agro-industrial complex products in conditions of geoeconomic fragmentation of the international trade

For decades, international trade has contributed to the reduction of global poverty and the income gap between countries, and the development of intercountry exchange of agricultural products has largely ensured the solution of problems of poverty and food security. At the same time, at the present stage, a high degree of dependence of many developing countries on food imports has occured, while its global exporters have faced a number of restrictions on the supply of their agricultural products. This article analyses the impact of geoeconomic fragmentation of the international trade on the development of exports and imports of products of the agro-industrial complex (hereinafter referred to as AIC). In particular, the problems of competition in the world agro-food markets are discussed in a new context, since the growing problems of monopolisation in certain segments of the AIC disrupt the stability of agricultural markets. Exclusive attention is paid to the key aspects of the application of non-tariff measures in regulating trade of the agricultural products, which, in addition to the protective role, can have a distorting effect on world prices. Our analysis places particular emphasis on the hidden costs of global agri-food systems, which necessitate their rapid modernisation to ensure sustainability in the development of the agricultural markets and to address global food security issues.

Russian exports amid geopolitical instability: The case of physical and transitional climate risks

The paper examines the impact of physical and transitional climate risks, which to some extend shape the geopolitical situation in the world, on Russian exports. The gravity model of international trade was employed to model the existing relationship. Estimation of the gravity equation by means of the Poisson Pseudo Maximum Likelihood (PPML) method using data on Russian export flows to 72 countries over the period 2010—2021 revealed that climate change and the ambitions of trading partner states towards low-carbon development determine the dynamics of Russian exports. In particular, national physical climate risks have a detrimental impact on Russia’s exports due to the destruction of infrastructure, loss of capital, reduced quality and availability of natural resources, and increased social tensions. Extreme climatic events and climate change measures in trading partner countries spur the development of Russian exports. Namely, physical climate risks of importing countries may increase the demand for key Russian goods for economic recovery purposes. Changes during the transition to a low-carbon economy in trading partner countries also generate opportunities for Russian export growth due to the country’s role as a major supplier of energy and mineral products, as well as technologies for the alternative energy production and electrification of transport

The Impact of Institutional Orientation on Export Performance: Mediating Role of Firm Innovativeness

ABSTRACTIn international marketing research, innovativeness is usually considered as an important element for firms that adopt an export orientation and that wonder about their success in foreign markets. It might help exporters to better ensure their international orientations. This study aims to test the relationship between institutional orientation, innovativeness, and export performance. It also aims to test the mediating effect of innovativeness in the relationship between institutional orientation and export performance. For this reason, a questionnaire was administered to 260 exporting companies. Results show that institutional orientation has an effect on export performance, especially through its dimension “conformity.” They also show that innovativeness can mediate the link between institutional orientation and export performance.

How do exchange rates affect environmental quality?

AbstractExchange rates are integral to explaining the environmental consequences of globalization because they govern the prices of imported inputs and the price competitiveness of exports and, consequently, firms' input use decisions, production levels and emissions. We study how exchange rates, foreign input sourcing and export orientation determine environmental outcomes across countries and industries in both theoretical and empirical contexts. For industries that rely intensively on imported intermediate inputs, a stronger domestic currency leads to higher emission intensities (emissions per unit of output), while the reverse holds for industries that export intensively. Our results thus show that exchange rates have implications for the environment that have heretofore remained unexplored.

Macroeconomics Factors Affecting Net Exports of Oil Palm Industry in Malaysia

This quantitative study investigates the impact of oil palm production, oil palm pricing, inflation, and GDP growth rate on the net exports of Malaysia's oil palm industry. This research is aimed at analyzing how the net export of oil palm relates to certain macroeconomic variables. This study has employed multiple regression analysis through Ordinary Least Squares for 26 years of time series data from 1996 to 2020 in Malaysia. The findings from this study improve our understanding of the major factors contributing to net exports in the oil palm industry. Palm oil production, price, as well as GDP growth, drive net export of palm oil in Malaysia found during this research. An increase in production leads to the reduced amount of palm oil exported, all other things remaining constant. Conversely, inflation and GDP growth are major drivers behind the increased net export of palm oil.

Industry Trade Exposure and the Quality of Employment in India’s Manufacturing Sector

Globalization, trade and labour institutions have implications on the labour market affecting the regular nature of jobs and increasing dependence on contract labour. Using worker-level data for India’s manufacturing sector, this paper evaluates the influence of outward orientation of the worker’s industry on the informal nature of employment. We find that higher import penetration and export orientation of the manufacturing industries of workers promote employment of regular nature. However, the regular jobs come tied up with lack of job contracts in industries facing higher import competition. Export-oriented industries increase the chances of regular jobs with a written job contract.

Dynamic interactions among exchange rate, natural gas demand, production in manufacturing and battery industry export – evidence from Hungary

In the context of the current global economic transformation, the rapid rise of the electric vehicle industry has made the battery industry a new focus of competition among countries. Despite its relatively small economic and demographic size, Hungary has garnered significant academic interest by emerging as the world’s third-largest battery producer in 2021. The study employed a dynamic vector autoregressive (VAR) model to determine that fluctuations in the Hungarian exchange rate have a notable immediate influ-ence on exports in the battery business，which suggests that changes in exc-hange rates directly affect international competitiveness. The battery sector is experiencing a progressive increase in the influence of fluctuations in na-tural gas demand, particularly in terms of their impact on production costs and supply chains. The battery industry has had substantial advancements in technological innovation and production efficiency as a direct result of the expansion in manufacturing production. And Hungary’s total industrial deve-lopment is significantly influenced by the long-term effects of export expan-sion in the battery industry. JEL Codes: L62, E44, O14, C22

ESG and firm performance: The effects of foreigners on board and export orientation

AbstractThis study investigates whether environmental, social, and governance (ESG) disclosures enhance industry‐adjusted firm performance and whether the presence of foreigners on board and export orientation affect this relationship. The Taiwan dataset from 2013 to 2020 indicates that ESG practices positively affect accounting‐ and market‐based performance (i.e., adjusted Tobin's Q and adjusted MTB ratio). However, ESG has no significant relationship with purely market‐based performance (i.e., adjusted Jensen Alpha and adjusted FF3). The results illustrate a significant joint effect of ESG with foreigners on board and export experience on accounting and market‐based performance. The findings provide deeper insight into the complex relationship between sustainability practices, ownership structures, and international businesses. Our findings remain consistent when using alternative estimation methods to account for endogeneity and selection bias.

Influential Mechanism Research of Environmental Control on Chinese Textile Export Trade

This study constructs a regression model of textile industry export trade. The panel data of nine importing countries or regions from 2006 to 2022 are used to verify whether environmental control has short-term cost effects and long-term technical effects on Chinese textile industry export trade. First of all, the panel data from 2006 to 2022 are empirically analyzed for the short-term effects. The results show that the cost effect of environmental control makes environmental control inhibit the export of textile industry in the short term. Then, the same panel data is used to empirically analyze the impact of environmental governance input on textile export trade, that is, the long-term effects. The result shows that the technical effect of environmental control is greater than the cost effect in the long run. It means environmental control has a role in promoting the export of textile industry. Finally, combining the influence factors of textile export trade, two suggestions are put forward from the enterprise level. This study constructs a regression model of textile industry export trade. The panel data of nine importing countries or regions from 2006 to 2022 are used to verify whether environmental control has short-term cost effects and long-term technical effects on Chinese textile industry export trade. First of all, the panel data from 2006 to 2022 are empirically analyzed for the short-term effects. The results show that the cost effect of environmental control makes environmental control inhibit the export of textile industry in the short term. Then, the same panel data is used to empirically analyze the impact of environmental governance input on textile export trade, that is, the long-term effects. The result shows that the technical effect of environmental control is greater than the cost effect in the long run. It means environmental control has a role in promoting the export of textile industry. Finally, combining the influence factors of textile export trade, two suggestions are put forward from the enterprise level.

Green Manufacturing and Performances in Apparel Export Industry: Mediating Role of Green Innovation

Implementing green manufacturing in the production process of garment export-oriented enterprises not only contributes to environmental well-being but also enhances competitiveness in the global market and boosts overall company performance. Furthermore, it is critical to take immediate action to improve sustainable production levels via green innovation. This study aims to investigate the impact of green manufacturing on operational performance, environmental performance, and economic performance in the apparel manufacturing export industry. The study also investigates the mediating role of green innovation as a mediator between the green manufacturing and types of performances. A survey method is used to collect data from 123 garment export units, and structural equation modelling (SEM) is used to analyze the results. This study delivers empirical evidence of the impact of the implementation of green manufacturing on green innovation and economic performance. Moreover, green innovation has a significant impact on economic performance and environmental performance. The results signify that green innovation partially mediates green manufacturing and economic performance. Green innovation fully mediates green manufacturing and environmental performance, and also green manufacturing and operational performance. This study is unique in its focus on the use of green manufacturing and green innovation in garment export production units. It provides insights into how these green practices might improve firm performance and the environment.

Assessing the impact of the European Union-Vietnam free trade agreement on labor market and employment in Vietnam

PurposeThis study investigates the impact of the European Union-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) on Vietnam’s labor market and employment outcomes, considering the potential distributional consequences across various groups of workers and regions.Design/methodology/approachA comprehensive quantitative framework is employed, combining the gravity model of trade to estimate the EVFTA’s effects on trade flows, the CISAF_M1 model to simulate sectoral employment impacts and econometric models to analyze the effects on wages and decent work. The analysis draws upon a rich dataset spanning the period before and after the EVFTA’s implementation.FindingsThe EVFTA has significantly boosted Vietnam’s exports to the EU, leading to substantial job creation in labor-intensive sectors such as textiles, apparel and footwear. The agreement has also contributed to wage growth and improved access to social insurance for workers in export-oriented industries. However, the impact on other aspects of job quality is less clear. The distributional analysis reveals that the EVFTA’s employment effects have been relatively balanced across gender but have favored younger and less skilled workers as well as those in rural areas.Originality/valueThis study provides a comprehensive and nuanced assessment of the EVFTA’s impact on Vietnam’s labor market, addressing a gap in the literature on the employment effects of new-generation free trade agreements in developing countries. The findings highlight the importance of considering distributional aspects when evaluating the socioeconomic implications of trade liberalization and offer valuable insights for policymakers aiming to promote inclusive growth in the context of deepening international economic integration.Peer reviewThe peer review history for this article is available at: https://publons.com/publon/10.1108/IJSE-03-2024-0236

Creative employment as a modern resource of socio-economic recovery of Ukraine

The article's main idea is to substantiate the importance of creative employment for Ukraine's socio-economic recovery. Human capital, its creative element, can accelerate the transformation of a raw economy with its export orientation into a new economy dominated by technology and technologies inherent in Industry 4.0. The use of methods of dialectical analysis, synthesis, generalization, systemic, strategic, and process approaches, and techniques of abstraction made it possible to reveal the high potential of creative employment for preserving existing jobs and generating new jobs, making it attractive to investors. The systematization of the thoughts and work of domestic and foreign scientists regarding the content of creative employment is of theoretical and practical importance. In accordance with the defined goals and objectives, the conceptual principles of "narrow" and "broad" approaches to the content of creative employment are summarized and deepened. It was found that, according to the "narrow" approach, creative workers are mainly people of art and creative professions, people employed in the media industry, and specialists in the field of information systems and technologies, for which individual work is characteristic. According to the author's position, in accordance with the "broad" approach, creative employment takes place in all branches and spheres that produce material, cultural, and spiritual goods, as well as in management activities. This concept not only brings new knowledge to socioeconomics but also has practical significance for determining the scope of creative employment and evaluating state social and economic policy. The study concluded that creative employment is not an artificial phenomenon detached from technical and social progress. Its development is connected primarily with the increase in the economy's and the social and humanitarian sphere's need for innovative developments, which are subsequently commercialized. According to the author, new industrial relations are formed on this basis, which are gradually transformed into partnership ones.

The triangular nexus of trade, institutional quality and economic growth in China-ECOWAS and US-ECOWAS relations

This study explores the relationship between trade, institutional quality, and economic growth in the ECOWAS region from 2000-2022, with a focus on trade interactions with China and the US. Using the AMG estimator and IV-2SLS methods, the study disaggregates trade data into imports and exports and categorizes institutional settings as either strong or weak. Results indicate that trade with China and the US positively impacts ECOWAS economies, especially through imports. The positive effects are amplified in countries with strong institutional frameworks. To foster economic growth, policymakers should strengthen governance, enhance transparency, and reduce corruption. Emphasizing trade diversification and supporting export-oriented industries, alongside financial sector reforms, are crucial for sustainable development. This study offers a detailed analysis of how trade and institutional quality interact to influence economic growth in ECOWAS, providing critical insights for institutional reforms and trade strategies in the region.

Effect of temperature on moisture sorption isotherm characteristics of Thai jasmine paddy (Khao Dawk Mali 105)

Mathematical models of moisture sorption isotherms were evaluated to assess their suitability for long grain paddy (Khao Dawk Mali 105) across various temperature ranges. Paddy samples were placed in sealed containers with relative humidity controlled, ranging from 5.32% to 84.34%, and temperatures maintained from 25 to 70 °C, until equilibrium between the samples and the container's atmosphere was reached. Results showed that for both desorption and adsorption isotherms, equilibrium moisture content (EMC) decreases with an increase in temperature at constant water activity. However, at constant temperature, when water activity increases, EMC also increases. Additionally, the sorption isotherms exhibit a hysteresis effect. At 25 °C, the Henderson model proved to be the most suitable. At 40 °C, the Chung and Pfost model was best suited for adsorption, while the Henderson model was optimal for desorption. At 60 °C, the Peleg model was the most appropriate for adsorption, and the Henderson model remained the most suitable for desorption. At 70 °C, the Peleg model was the most suitable for both adsorption and desorption. The application of mathematical modeling to predict the EMC of jasmine rice at various temperature and relative humidity levels is crucial for efficient storage and processing planning within the rice export industry.

Механізми забезпечення економічної стійкості та безпеки на засадах національної укоріненості економічного розвитку

The article shows that the countries that made an economic breakthrough and entered the world of states with high per capita incomes in any variant of using the strategies of catch-up or anticipatory development, export orientation or import substitution relied on the creation of industries in their own country, that is, on nationally rooted development. The author reveals the content of nationally rooted development as a basis for economic stability and security. The relationship between the concepts of "sustainability" and "resilience" has been clarified. "Resilience" is interpreted as a specific form of stability of an economic object, associated with its flexibility and ability to recover from destructive impacts. In a broader context, the sustainability of economic development is considered as the ability to develop the production of a network of various goods (material and ideal, public and individual, institutional and social) to meet the needs of society, its communities and citizens on the basis of technical and technological development and its corresponding socio-economic organization, which is based on the comprehensive use of national resources and international cooperation to create added value in the national space-time and has the property of maintaining dynamic balance in conditions of uncertainties and destabilizing influences of the hybrid "peace-war" system. The author reveals the mechanisms for ensuring the national rooting of economic development as the basis of its stability and security. It is shown that the components of the structure of these mechanisms are goal setting with scientific justification of the relevant policy, strategic planning and development of planning and market mechanisms for solving strategic tasks with logistical, organizational and monetary support for achieving the goal of nationally rooted development. It is concluded that national projects should become the key organizational link of the mechanism of national rooting of economic development. The article shows that in conditions of uncertainty and extreme complexity of social processes, it is possible to solve the task of national rooting of economic development only by relying on a meritocratic approach to management.

Unlocking Kenya's Export Potential: Opportunities in the African Continental Free Trade Area

Regional trade agreements enhance export market prospects by providing preferential access. Since 1986, Kenya has embraced an export-led growth strategy, unswervingly executing trade liberalization through bilateral, regional, and multilateral trade agreements. This study assesses Kenya's export potential within the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) framework, intent on its bilateral trade prospects with six AfCFTA member states namely Cameroon, Egypt, Ghana, Mauritius, Tanzania and Tunisia. Utilizing the stochastic frontier gravity model, the analysis discloses that Kenya’s average export potential is strong, with potential rates of 94% for Cameroon and Tunisia, 66% for Mauritius, 93% for Egypt, 66% for Ghana, and 56% for Tanzania. The findings show that African states possess considerable export potential in agricultural and value-added products. To capitalize on this potential, it is critical to identify specific commodities that align with markets where Kenya's strengths are positioned. The study concludes that a targeted strategy focusing on specific goods for specific markets, along with increased export of agro-processed products through value addition and diversification, can effectively harness this potential.

Indian marine products exports: Growth, instability and geographical diversification

The export of marine products is a significant source of foreign exchange and plays a crucial role in the Indian economy by generating income and employment opportunities. The marine sector contributed 25% (4.13 million t) to the overall fish production in India during the fiscal year 2022-23. The primary objective of this study is to analyse the growth rate, instability, and geographical diversification of marine product exports in terms of both quantity and value. Secondary data related to the major export destinations (Japan, USA, European Union, China, South-East Asia, Middle East and others) and item-wise export (shrimp, finfish, cuttlefish, squid, dried, live, chilled and others) of marine products from India during the period 2000-01 to 2019-20 were collected from the Marine Product Export Development Authority (MPEDA). The growth rate, instability and geographical diversification of exports were estimated using the semi-log regression model, instability index (Ray’s method) and Simpson’s diversity index, respectively. The findings reveal that the overall growth rate of marine product exports over the last two decades was 7.13%. Dry fish exhibited the highest growth rate (15.34%) among all products, and South-East Asia showed the highest growth rate (16.05%) among destinations. However, a significant decline in growth rates of export quantity and value was observed between the two decades for all items, except for frozen shrimp, accompanied by an increase in export instability. The Simpson’s diversity index indicated a significant diversification of 70%, reflecting wide variety of marine products exported as well as the broad range of destination countries. Keywords: Ray’s instability index, Seafood exports, Simpson diversity index, Growth rate

Adopsi Teknologi Sistem Cad/Cam Pada Industri Tekstil Dan Garmen

Industry of textile and garment is one of the national priorities, but the industrial growth slowing down, this is due to the condition of an old machine. In industry of textile and garment, techgnology CAD/CAM system is relative new technology and has been provided by the vendors CAD/CAM systems, however the adoption rate is still low. Therefore, it is necessary to measure the extent of the influence from the factors that influence adoption technology CAD/CAM systems. This study aims to identification factors that affect the adoption technology CAD/CAM systems and develop a model CAD/CAM systems adoption. This model was developed from basic models the technology organization environment (TOE) framework and individual context. Ten hypotheses were develop in this study and data processing use method Partial Least Square (PLS) with software Smart PLS 4.0 Survey was conducted using questionnaires, successfully raised as much as 94 respondent from large textile and garment companies. Results of this research are proofing factors positive effect to adoption technology CAD/CAM systems are Relative Advantage, Compability, Complexity, Cost, Top Management Support, Technical Skill, Export Orientation, External Pressure, External Support and CEO’s or CIO’s Knowledge Level.