Market Analysis Tools and Services - UNCTAD Virtual Institute

Practical exercice
12. What share of world total imports do the 3 main importers make up together ____%
13. Does this indicate that the world demand for this product is concentrated
YES or NO
14. Which countries are the 3 largest exporters (in value in 2008) of this product What is the
value of their exports
Ranking Exporters Share in World Exports, %
1
2
3
15. What share of world total exports do the 3 main exporters make up together
____%
16. Does this indicate that the world supply for this product is concentrated
YES or NO
CHOOSE AN EXPORTING COUNTRY AND TRADE PERFORMANCE FOR YOUR
SELECTED PRODUCT
17. Does the country already export this product YES or NO
18. If yes, what is the country’s ranking in world exports and world market share of this
product
Ranking: ____________ World Market Share: ____________
19. How much in total of this product is exported by this country to the world
US$ Value: ____________ US$ Quantity: ____________ tons/units
Note: To easily find your country among all countries listed, click twice on the title of the
column entitled “Importers”. The list of countries will no longer be sorted by “Value imported
in 2008”. It will be sorted alphabetically. Don’t forget that if your country is not listed on the
first page, you can click on the numbers “1 2 3 4…” underlined on the top right hand side of
the table. Once you have found the answer to this question, click on the title “Value imported
in 2008” to sort data again.
20. Have the exports grown or declined between 2005 and 2009
Explain your reasoning:
21. Is the exporting country GAINING or LOSING market share in the world market
Explain your reasoning: