Comparative advantage of citrus fruits exported from emerging countries to the United States, 2005-2024 (#1476)
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July 15-17, 2026
Published In
"Engineering without Borders: Artificial Intelligence, Knowledge, Innovation, and Alliances for a Future from the Americas"
Location of Conference
Santiago (Chile)
Authors
Huertas Flores, Leidy Brendali
Vilela Alzamora, Miguel Angel Rafael
Quispe Farfán, Percy Hugo
Correa Mejía, Jairo
Masias Arias, Liz Margoth
Osorio Delgado, Carlos
Retamozo Riojas, Danny
Abstract
This research analyzes the revealed comparative advantage (RCA) of Peruvian Tahiti lime exports to the United States during the period 2015-2024. The specific objectives were to identify the revealed comparative advantage (RCA) of the main exporters (Peru, Mexico, and Colombia) to the US market during the same period. The methodology used is applied, with a descriptive quantitative approach, non-experimental design, and longitudinal cross-section. The population consisted of Tahiti lime export data (2015-2024), collected from the TRADE MAP platform. The results showed that Peru has an average RCA of 1.37, demonstrating a moderate comparative advantage, peaking in 2023 (3.35). In comparison, Colombia obtained a VCRE of 1.64 and Mexico registered 1.20. It is concluded that, although Peru has a considerable revealed comparative advantage, Colombia positioned itself as the leading country in competitiveness and export specialization.