Korean Journal of Construction Engineering and Management (한국건설관리학회논문집)

Korea Institute of Construction Engineering and Management (한국건설관리학회)
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A Comparative Study on the Export Similarity Index (ESI) and Trade Competitiveness Index (TCI) of Korean Construction Machinery with China and the U.S.A

한국 건설기계의 수출유사성지수(ESI) 및 무역경쟁력지수(TCI) 연구 - 중국 및 미국과의 비교 분석을 중심으로 -

  • Lee, Gyuseong (Dept. of International Trade, Kwangwoon University) ;
  • Li, Xiang (Dept. of International Trade, Kwangwoon University) ;
  • Shim, Sangryul (Dept. of International Trade, Kwangwoon University)
  • 이규성 (광운대학교 국제통상학과) ;
  • 이향 (광운대학교 국제통상학과) ;
  • 심상렬 (광운대학교 국제통상학과)
  • Received : 2021.10.14
  • Accepted : 2021.12.17
  • Published : 2022.03.31
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Abstract

This study examined the trend of international competitiveness over the past 10 years (2011-2020), focusing on comparative analysis with China and the United States, targeting seven major export items of Korean construction machinery based on 6 units of HS code. To this end, the export similarity index and trade competitiveness index were calculated and analyzed using UN Comtrade and Korea International Trade Association trade statistics. As a result of the analysis, competition between Korea and China has intensified over the past decade, and competition with the United States has remained at a certain level. Korean forklifts (8427.20) are exporting to the world with strong competitiveness in the global market. Excavators (8429.52) and loaders (8429.51), which have the largest export share of Korean construction machinery, have a weight advantage, but they are exporting due to price inferiority. The rest of the items were found to be inferior in price and weight, and were not competitive in the global market. These analysis results suggest the following implications. First, it is necessary to strengthen efforts to expand exports of universal construction machinery items, which are expected to increase in demand in the future, by boosting the economy and expanding infrastructure investment in accordance with eco-friendly policies. Second, excavators, which have been shown to have a quality advantage and a price competitive advantage, need to further strengthen export marketing activities not only in China and the United States but also in emerging developing countries.

본 연구는 최근 10년(2011~2020) 기간 동안 HS 코드 6단위 기준 한국 건설기계의 주요 7개 수출품목을 대상으로 중국 및 미국과의 비교분석을 중심으로 국제경쟁력 추이를 살펴보았다. 이를 위해 UN Comtrade, 한국무역협회 무역통계를 이용하여 수출유사성지수, 무역경쟁력지수를 산출하여 분석하였다. 분석결과 최근 10년간 한국과 중국의 경쟁 경합도가 심화되고 있으며, 미국과의 경합도 일정수준에서 머무르고 있는 실정이다. 한국의 지게차(8427.20) 품목은 세계시장에서 강한 경쟁력을 가지고 세계에 수출을 하고 있다. 한국 건설기계의 수출비중이 가장 큰 굴착기(8429.52)와 로더(8429.51)는 중량 우위가 있지만 가격열위로서 수출을 하고 있다. 나머지 품목들은 가격과 중량이 비교열위로 나타났으며 세계시장에서의 경쟁력이 없는 것으로 나타났다. 이러한 분석결과는 다음과 같은 시사점을 제시한다. 첫째, 코로나19 백신 접종 등이 이루어지면서 경기부양 및 친환경 정책에 따른 인프라 투자 확대 등으로 향후 수요가 증가할 것으로 전망되는 범용성 있는 건설기계 품목의 수출 확대를 위한 노력을 강화하는 것이 필요하다. 둘째, 품질우위와 가격경쟁우위가 있는 것으로 나타난 굴착기는 중국 및 미국은 물론 신흥개도국에 대한 수출 마케팅 활동을 더욱 강화할 필요가 있다.

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Acknowledgement

본 연구는 대한민국 교육부와 한국연구재단의 지원을 받아 수행된 연구임(NRF-2020S1A5B8101323).

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