Examining export advantages in Indian horticulture: An approach based on product mapping and seasonality

The present study provides evidence on export advantages of horticultural commodities based on competitiveness, trade balance and seasonality dimensions.The study delineated horticultural commodities in terms of comparative advantage, examined temporal shifts in export advantages (mapping) and estim...

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Main Authors: Saxena, Reka, Kumar, Anjani, Singh, Ritambhara, Paul, Ranjit Kumar, Raman, M. S., Kumar, Rohit, Khan, Mohd Arshad, Agarwal, Priyanka
Format: Journal Article
Language:Inglés
Published: Emerald Publishing Limited 2024
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/139933
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author Saxena, Reka
Kumar, Anjani
Singh, Ritambhara
Paul, Ranjit Kumar
Raman, M. S.
Kumar, Rohit
Khan, Mohd Arshad
Agarwal, Priyanka
author_browse Agarwal, Priyanka
Khan, Mohd Arshad
Kumar, Anjani
Kumar, Rohit
Paul, Ranjit Kumar
Raman, M. S.
Saxena, Reka
Singh, Ritambhara
author_facet Saxena, Reka
Kumar, Anjani
Singh, Ritambhara
Paul, Ranjit Kumar
Raman, M. S.
Kumar, Rohit
Khan, Mohd Arshad
Agarwal, Priyanka
author_sort Saxena, Reka
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description The present study provides evidence on export advantages of horticultural commodities based on competitiveness, trade balance and seasonality dimensions.The study delineated horticultural commodities in terms of comparative advantage, examined temporal shifts in export advantages (mapping) and estimated seasonality. Product mapping was carried out using the Revealed Symmetric Comparative Advantage (RSCA) and Trade Balance Index (TBI). Seasonal advantages were examined through a graphical approach along with the objective tests, namely, modified QS-test (QS), Friedman-test (FT) and using a seasonal dummy.Cucumbers/gherkins, onions, preserved vegetables, fresh grapes, shelled cashew nuts, guavas, mangoes, and spices emerged as the most favorable horticultural products. India has a strong seasonal advantage in dried onions, cucumber/gherkins, shelled cashew nut, dried capsicum, coriander, cumin, and turmeric. The untapped potential in horticulture can be addressed by handling the trade barriers effectively, particularly the sanitary and phytosanitary issues, affecting the exports. Proper policies must be enacted to facilitate the investment in advanced agricultural technologies and logistics to ensure the desired quality and cost effectiveness.Commodity-specific studies on value chain analysis would provide valuable insights into the issues hindering exports and realizing the untapped export potential.There is no holistic and recent study illustrating the horticulture export advantages covering a large number of commodities in the Indian context. The study would be helpful to the stakeholders for drawing useful policy implications.
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spelling CGSpace1399332025-12-08T10:29:22Z Examining export advantages in Indian horticulture: An approach based on product mapping and seasonality Saxena, Reka Kumar, Anjani Singh, Ritambhara Paul, Ranjit Kumar Raman, M. S. Kumar, Rohit Khan, Mohd Arshad Agarwal, Priyanka exports horticulture trade commodities value chains The present study provides evidence on export advantages of horticultural commodities based on competitiveness, trade balance and seasonality dimensions.The study delineated horticultural commodities in terms of comparative advantage, examined temporal shifts in export advantages (mapping) and estimated seasonality. Product mapping was carried out using the Revealed Symmetric Comparative Advantage (RSCA) and Trade Balance Index (TBI). Seasonal advantages were examined through a graphical approach along with the objective tests, namely, modified QS-test (QS), Friedman-test (FT) and using a seasonal dummy.Cucumbers/gherkins, onions, preserved vegetables, fresh grapes, shelled cashew nuts, guavas, mangoes, and spices emerged as the most favorable horticultural products. India has a strong seasonal advantage in dried onions, cucumber/gherkins, shelled cashew nut, dried capsicum, coriander, cumin, and turmeric. The untapped potential in horticulture can be addressed by handling the trade barriers effectively, particularly the sanitary and phytosanitary issues, affecting the exports. Proper policies must be enacted to facilitate the investment in advanced agricultural technologies and logistics to ensure the desired quality and cost effectiveness.Commodity-specific studies on value chain analysis would provide valuable insights into the issues hindering exports and realizing the untapped export potential.There is no holistic and recent study illustrating the horticulture export advantages covering a large number of commodities in the Indian context. The study would be helpful to the stakeholders for drawing useful policy implications. 2024-03-25 2024-03-12T14:24:56Z 2024-03-12T14:24:56Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/139933 en Limited Access Emerald Publishing Limited Saxena, Reka; Kumar, Anjani; Singh, Ritambhara; Paul, Ranjit Kumar; Raman, M. S.; Kumar, Rohit; Khan, Mohd Arshad; and Agarwal, Priyanka. 2024. Examining export advantages in Indian horticulture: An approach based on product mapping and seasonality. Journal of Agribusiness in Developing and Emerging Economies 14(2): 161-192. https://doi.org/10.1108/JADEE-12-2021-0310
spellingShingle exports
horticulture
trade
commodities
value chains
Saxena, Reka
Kumar, Anjani
Singh, Ritambhara
Paul, Ranjit Kumar
Raman, M. S.
Kumar, Rohit
Khan, Mohd Arshad
Agarwal, Priyanka
Examining export advantages in Indian horticulture: An approach based on product mapping and seasonality
title Examining export advantages in Indian horticulture: An approach based on product mapping and seasonality
title_full Examining export advantages in Indian horticulture: An approach based on product mapping and seasonality
title_fullStr Examining export advantages in Indian horticulture: An approach based on product mapping and seasonality
title_full_unstemmed Examining export advantages in Indian horticulture: An approach based on product mapping and seasonality
title_short Examining export advantages in Indian horticulture: An approach based on product mapping and seasonality
title_sort examining export advantages in indian horticulture an approach based on product mapping and seasonality
topic exports
horticulture
trade
commodities
value chains
url https://hdl.handle.net/10568/139933
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