The competitiveness of the plant materials and processed agricultural products intra-community trade in selected European Union member states

Abstract

Celem artykułu jest określenie pozycji konkurencyjnej handlu surowcami roślinnymi i przetworzonymi produktami roślinnymi Polski na tle wybranych krajów członkowskich UE. Skupiono się przede wszystkim na nowych krajach członkowskich UE. Zastosowano metodę analizy ex post ilościowych mierników konkurencyjności. Do analizy wykorzystano dane pochodzące z EUROSTAT oraz ComExt.The aim of paper is determine the competitive position of Polish agricultural sector in intra community trade in plant materials and processed agricultural products against the new EU member states. The method is ex-post analysis of quantitative indicators of competitiveness. The analysis is based on data from Eurostat and Comext. The new EU member states have shown to be the least competitive among the plant products preparations. The EU 15 countries are compete in the agri – food. This is due to greater technological progress and mechanization in agriculture