Competitive capacity determinants for Egyptian exports of some fruits in the Saudi Arabian market.
Hassan A. H. M. S., Ibnouf M. A. O.
Author Affiliation: Department of Agricultural Economics, Faculty of Agriculture, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Dirasat. Agricultural Sciences 32 : 259-266
Abstract : This study analysed the effects of competitive capacity determinants (relative prices, relative stability of production, and efficiency of export practices) on Egyptian exports of some fruit crops (oranges, lemons, and mangoes) to the Saudi market. This was done for the competing countries in the Saudi market, using time-series data (1985-2000). Relations were estimated in the form of multiple linear regression equations. The results indicate that (i) expanding the production of quality oranges and lemons, (ii) improving the efficiency of export processes, and (iii) reducing the costs of mango production while meeting product specifications and maintaining the relative stability of production, could increase the competitive capacity of Egyptian exports of these crops in the Saudi market.