Comparative advantage of citrus fruits exported from emerging countries to the United States, 2005-2024

Authors

  • Leidy Brendali Huertas Flores Universidad César Vallejo - (PE)
  • Miguel Angel Rafael Vilela Alzamora Universidad César Vallejo - (PE)
  • Percy Hugo Quispe Farfán Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas - (PE), Perú
  • Jairo Correa Mejía Universidad El Bosque - (CO)
  • Liz Margoth Masias Arias Universidad Privada del Norte - (PE)
  • Carlos Osorio Delgado Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas - (PE), Perú
  • Danny Retamozo Riojas Universidad Tecnológica del Perú UTP - (PE)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18687/LACCEI2026.1.1.1476

Keywords:

Revealed comparative advantage, exports, Tahiti lime, international trade.

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.

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2026-07-27

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Vol. 1 No. 14 (2026): LACCEI 2026

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How to Cite

Huertas Flores, L. B., Vilela Alzamora, M. A. R., Quispe Farfán, P. H., Correa Mejía, J., Masias Arias, L. M., Osorio Delgado, C., & Retamozo Riojas, D. (2026). Comparative advantage of citrus fruits exported from emerging countries to the United States, 2005-2024. LACCEI, 1(14). https://doi.org/10.18687/LACCEI2026.1.1.1476

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