Research On The International Competitiveness Of Export Products In Tianjin

Since reform and opening up, with the accelerated globalization of the world economy and intensified international competition, a prominent manifestation is that if the products of a country or region have competitiveness in the international market. Especially, after Binhai New Area was confirmed the pilot zone for comprehensive supporting reforms by state council, Tianjin's development is standing at a new historical starting point. Tianjin's export competitiveness are more directly reflects it's economic competitiveness. The key of this study is how to enhance it's export competitiveness.Tianjin's export products trade has been witnessed rapid growth, foreign trade has becomes an important driving force of the Tianjin national economy. This article summarizes relevant literature, widely using foreign and domestic relevant analysis production for reference. At the same time, this paper uses qualitative and quantitative analysis to evaluate the international competitiveness of export products of Tianjin.Firstly, analyze the situation of export products in Tianjin from volume and structure aspect by the use of data. Secondly, according to the statistical data in recent years(2002-2008) and international standards of the classification, seven indicators are used to evaluate the international competitiveness of export products of Tianjin. The results show that Tianjin's exports have a significant improvement both in size and structure. The primary product has certain competitive advantage compared to the national average; the technology and capital intensive product such as machinery and transport equipment has grown quickly, but the competitive advantage is not obvious. Based on Diamond Model, this paper uses qualitative analysis to reveal the factors which affect the export competitiveness. In the end, the paper puts forwards some suggestions on how to improve the export competitiveness of Tianjin.