ASFAE Asociación de Directivos Superiores de las Facultades de Administración, Negocios o Empresariales
Autores: G. Yañez Castro
ABSTRACT
This research analyzes the competitiveness of Peruvian asparagus from 2000 to 2007. Initially, we calculate the revealed comparative advantage index, finding a growing comparative advantage and with a model based on a gravity equation; we verified that comparative advantage and GDP per capita of trading partners are key factors that explain trade flows of Peruvian asparagus.
On the other hand, we surveyed Peruvian exporters and applied factorial analysis to identify the main factors that affect competitiveness of Peruvian exports of asparagus. Finally, we conclude that exports of Peruvian asparagus are based on comparative advantage, but not in competitive advantages.
There are two key conclusions around this research. First of all, the growth of Peruvian exports of asparagus is explained by comparative advantages, sustained by factor endowment, soil and weather. Finally, the analysis made about the main factors that create competitive advantage, showed that exchange rate and tariffs do not generate any advantage.
Key words: Exports of Peruvian asparagus, competitive advantage, comparative advantage, gravity equation.