Competitiveness Overview of Four Brazilian Non-timber Forest Products

Abstract

This study aimed to analyze the Brazilian competitiveness in the world market of the main non-timber forest products (NTFPs) exported by Brazil during the subperiods from 2006 to 2010, and from 2011 to 2016. The products were selected based on their relevance in the Brazilian NTFP export. In order to analyze competitiveness, we used the competitiveness matrix, which is given by the performance point of view. In the construction of this matrix, the vertical axis was represented by the Revealed Symmetric Comparative Advantage index while the horizontal axis was represented by the growth rate. The results showed that natural rubber was in the “missed opportunities” quadrant in the first period and in the “retreat” quadrant in the second period analyzed. On the other hand, honey, mate and cashew nut were positioned in the “optimum” sector in both periods, although cashew nut had showed a decrease both in the world growth rate and in the RSCA in the second period studied. In the final analysis, we concluded that Brazil is competitive in exports of honey and mate, it has been losing competitiveness in exports of cashew nuts, and is in decline as regards natural rubber exports.

Brazilian Non-timber Forest Product Market and a study case of a potential species: Lippia origanoides

“…The wood is used for coal and wood pellets. but Brazil did not used this opportunity to increase its share, signalizing a missing opportunity and a market in recession for Brazilian production (Costa et al, 2019). Same research points out market opportunities for Brazilian honey in the international market.…”

“…Brazil is the largest yerba mate global exporter, followed by Argentina. Together, these two countries hold 90% of all global trade (Costa et al, 2019). In Amazonas, the main products are acai (63%), Brazilian nut (24%), copaiba (3%), and piacava (3%).…”

“…Same research points out market opportunities for Brazilian honey in the international market. Brazil is the 9 th global exporter, being United States the main consumer (Costa et al, 2019). Given the great Brazilian biodiversity, there are innumerous species with great potential for commercial use (Costa et al, 2019).…”

“…Brazil is the 9 th global exporter, being United States the main consumer (Costa et al, 2019). Given the great Brazilian biodiversity, there are innumerous species with great potential for commercial use (Costa et al, 2019). Lippia origanoides is an example of a potential species because it produces an oil with interesting chemical proprieties that could be used by many sectors.…”

Measurement of Global Competitiveness of Non-Wood Forest Products: The Case of Turkey

“…However, chestnut has a comparative advantage. Costa et al (2019) analyzed the Brazilian competitiveness in the world market of the main non-wood forest products. It was determined that Brazil is competitive in exports of honey and mate, it has been losing competitiveness in exports of cashew nuts and is in decline as regards natural rubber exports.…”