THE EVALUATION OF POLISH-UKRAINIAN TRADE RELATIONS BETWEEN 2010 AND 2015

  • I. Pawlas University of Economics in Katowice
Keywords: Poland, Ukraine, international trade, revealed comparative advantage, intra-industry trade.

Abstract

Abstract. Although Ukraine is located so close to Poland, its significance as Poland’s trade partner is rather limited. This article aims at analysing the evolution of Poland’s trade relations with Ukraine over the 2010-2015 period. The line of reasoning consists of three essential elements. At first, the economies of Poland and Ukraine were compared with the use of selected socioeconomic indicators. Engagement of the two countries in international trade and capital transfer was studied, with changes in competitive position of Poland and Ukraine being analysed. The next part focused on the analysis of Polish-Ukrainian trade in goods (value, dynamics and commodity pattern). Finally, competitiveness of the Polish goods in the Ukrainian market was studied with the implementation of the Balasssa revealed comparative advantage indicator (RCA) and the GrubelLloyd intra-industry trade indicator (IIT).

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