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GSTP TradeCurrent Trends and
Implications of Intra-GSTP Tariff Reductions
UNCTAD/DITC
Trade Analysis Branch
UNCTADUNCTAD
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Outline of this presentationOutline of this presentation
1.1. Trends in trade of GSTP Trends in trade of GSTP countriescountries
2.2. Patterns of protectionPatterns of protection
3.3. Simulation of impacts of intra-Simulation of impacts of intra-GSTP tariff cutsGSTP tariff cuts
4.4. Summary findings Summary findings
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Total exports from GSTP = US$ 1.8 trillion (2005)
Total GSTP exports to the world (2005)= 17.5% of total world exports
or = 48.7% of total DC exports to the world.
Total GSTP imports from the world= US$ 1.6 trillion= 16% of total world imports
or = 50% of total imports of DCs from the world.
Trends in GSTP tradeTrends in GSTP trade
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Total intra-GSTP trade = US$ 813 billion (2005)
Intra-GSTP exports = US$ 405.4 billion= 22% of GSTP exports to the world.
Intra-GSTP imports = US$ 407.6 billion= 25% of GSTP imports from the world.
Regional breakdown:
Trends in GSTP tradeTrends in GSTP trade
For GSTP-Asia: 25.9% of their total exports is intra-GSTP.
For GSTP-Latin America: 18% is intra-GSTP exports.
For GSTP-Africa: 12% is intra-GSTP exports.
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Sectoral breakdown
• Over 90% of intra-GSTP exports are in non-agri sector. • Agricultural exports accounts for 8% of total intra-GSTP
exports. – Share of agriculture – higher in Latin America (15%) than in Africa
(6.6%) and Asia (4.8%)
• In terms of the destination, non-agricultural exports tend to remain within the region than agricultural exports.– For GSTP-Asia and GSTP-Latin America, around 90% of non-
agriculture exports are destined to GSTP countries in the same region.
– For GSTP-Africa, exports to other GSTP regions are significant.
Trends in GSTP tradeTrends in GSTP trade
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Intra-GSTP exports: By regional destinationTrends in GSTP tradeTrends in GSTP trade
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Trends in GSTP exports (Regional breakdown of flows)Trends in GSTP exports (Regional breakdown of flows)
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There is a strong upward trend in intra-GSTP exports.
• Intra-GSTP exports are growing faster than GSTP countries’ exports to the rest of the world.
– Between 2000-2005, intra-GSTP exports increased by 50%, while exports by GSTP to the rest of the world increased by 39%.
– GSTP-Asia and Latin America showed particularly high growth.
– The growth for GSTP-Africa exports picked up during 2003-2005.
Trends in GSTP tradeTrends in GSTP trade
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There is an increasing level of export complementarity among GSTP countries.
• Both Asia and Latin America GSTP countries are increasing exports in transport machinery and manufactured goods – two sectors that are more horizontally differentiated than others.
• Each region has its own “specialized” sector vis-à-vis other GSTP regions, for example:– Asia in textile and clothing, Latin America in food and live
animals, and Africa in minerals.
Trends in GSTP tradeTrends in GSTP trade
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Export Structure: Sectoral breakdown for each region
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Trends in GSTP tradeTrends in GSTP trade
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Sectoral breakdown of GSTP exports (by region) to the world
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2. Patterns of tariff protection2. Patterns of tariff protection
• The sectors most protected by GSTP countries are those in agricultural sectors (e.g. food and beverages). – But the averages tariffs are relatively high (14-18%) in other traded
sectors (e.g. manufactured goods and textile and clothing).
• Current applied tariff rates in GSTP countries are significantly lower than the WTO bound rates.
• They also show that tariff peaks are not pronounced in the applied rates compared to the bound rates.
• Tariff escalation is also mitigated to a considerable extent in the applied rates.
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Patterns of tariff protectionPatterns of tariff protection
Tariff protection across sectors (SITC Rev.3)Tariff protection across sectors (SITC Rev.3)GSTP AverageGSTP Average
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Tariff protection across sectors (SITC.Rev3)Tariff protection across sectors (SITC.Rev3)Regional AverageRegional Average
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Comparison of applied and bound MFN tariffsComparison of applied and bound MFN tariffs
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Comparison of applied and bound MFN tariffsComparison of applied and bound MFN tariffs
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3. Impact of intra-GSTP tariff cuts3. Impact of intra-GSTP tariff cuts
• We estimated impacts of intra-GSTP tariff cuts, using SMART (static, partial equilibrium) simulation model.
• The scenario studied here is a linear cut across all products, by 20%, 30% and 50%.
• All GSTP members (excl. Romania) are included in the simulation, plus eight countries which applied to the GSTP Membership.
• This simulation is static, therefore does not take into account the dynamic impact of tariff liberalization, including that flowing from increased FDI, transfer of technology, better terms of trade, etc..
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Increase in intra-GSTP exports can be as much as US$ 20 billion (50% cuts in intra-GSTP tariffs).
• Cuts in intra-GSTP tariffs by 20% (30%) will generate export gains by US$ 7.7 billion (11.7 billion).
• Intra-GSTP export increase can occur from:– Trade creation – a genuine increase in exports (i.e.
replacing domestic goods), and – Trade diversion – by replacing exports from non-GSTP
countries.• Around 55% of export increase is due to trade
diversion effect.
Intra-GSTP tariff cuts - SimulationIntra-GSTP tariff cuts - Simulation
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(US$ million) 20% cut 30% cut 50% cut
GSTP - Africa 293.0 444.7 760.9
GSTP - Latin America
1,611.3 2,453.4 4,141.3
GSTP - Asia 5,836.6 8,835.3 15,027.3
GSTP-TOTAL 7,741.1 11,733.4 19,929.9
Increase in intra-GSTP exportsIncrease in intra-GSTP exports
Intra-GSTP tariff cuts - Simulation Intra-GSTP tariff cuts - Simulation
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Intra-GSTP tariff cuts will enhance inter-regional GSTP trade as well as intra-regional one.
• At this stage, many countries within the same regions do not have a bilateral or regional trade arrangement.
• Looking only at the trade creation effect, the simulation suggests that there will be a high rate of increase in trade within the same region, in addition to an increase in trade with GSTP countries in other regions.
Intra-GSTP tariff cuts - SimulationIntra-GSTP tariff cuts - Simulation
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Increase in intra-GSTP exportsIncrease in intra-GSTP exportsTrade Creation EffectTrade Creation Effect
Intra-GSTP tariff cuts - Simulation Intra-GSTP tariff cuts - Simulation
3259.9
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GSTP-Africa GSTP-Latin America GSTP-Asia
20% cut 30% cut 50% cut(US$ million)
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Increase in intra-GSTP exportsTrade Creation - Destination breakdown
Intra-GSTP tariff cuts: SMART Simulation Intra-GSTP tariff cuts: SMART Simulation
34%14% 8% 10%
16% 61%
18%27%
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to GSTP Africa to GSTP Latin America to GSTP Asia
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4. Summary Findings4. Summary Findings• There has been a massive growth of intra-GSTP trade in the last 5
years (2000-2005).• This reflects, inter alia, increased complementarity in trade among
GSTP members.• Intra-GSTP tariff cuts will enhance exports among GSTP members
within each region, as well as inter-regionally.• The actual increase is likely to exceed the simulated results, as the
simulation model does not take into account the dynamic factors. • Time is ripe for stimulus through liberalization because of buoyant
upward trend in intra-GSTP exports. • Whilst gains from optimum liberalization can be significant,
adjustment costs to GSTP countries would be minimal particularly if some sensitive products are set aside.
• Since bulk of gains come from shifting demand to GSTP products from non-GSTP products, all GSTP countries will be net gainers in exports.
• The comparative advantage of GSTP liberalization arises from immediate cuts in applied rates, thus leading to immediate creation of trade flows.