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The Impact of Trade Facilitation of RCEP Countries on China's Agricultural Exports: Empirical Analysis Based on 13 Countries

  • Qi-Feng Zhang (Global Food Service Management, Woosuk University) ;
  • Xi Chen (Business School, Shandong Jianzhu University) ;
  • Jin-Long Zhang (Global Food Service Management, Woosuk University) ;
  • Li Cai (Business School, Shandong Normal University)
  • Received : 2022.01.21
  • Accepted : 2022.05.06
  • Published : 2023.06.30
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Abstract

Purpose - Using trade data from 2008 to 2019, this study analyzes the impact of trade facilitation on China's agricultural exports under the RCEP framework using a gravity model based on the level of trade facilitation in 13 RCEP countries. Design/methodology - This study constructs a complete set of trade facilitation index systems, comprehensively measures the trade facilitation level of RCEP member countries, and uses a gravity model to verify the critical role of trade facilitation level in enhancing the trade volumes of RCEP member countries. Findings - We found that trade facilitation has a significant impact on China's agricultural exports as a whole. The effect of each primary indicator varies in magnitude, with finance and e-commerce (F) having the most significant impact, followed by customs efficiency (C) and infrastructure development (1); the institutional environment has no significant effect. Originality/value - This study analyzes the impact of trade facilitation on China's agricultural exports from the perspective of exports, and uses the latest data to study the degree of the impact of trade facilitation in importing countries. Measures to jointly enhance trade facilitation among member countries under the RCEP framework are proposed.

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