Exposure to trade disruptions in case of the Russia-Ukraine conflict: a product network approach

Szerzők

  • Erik Braun University of Pécs - Faculty Of Business And Economics
  • Emese Braun University of Pécs - Faculty Of Business And Economics
  • András Gyimesi University of Pécs - Faculty Of Business And Economics
  • Zita Iloskics University of Pécs - Faculty Of Business And Economics
  • Tamás Sebestyén University of Pécs - Faculty Of Business And Economics https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5596-0151

Kulcsszavak:

international trade, global value chains, Russia-Ukraine war, network analysis, exposure

Absztrakt

The recent outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine military conflict is expected to affect the world economy through global value chains due to sanctions imposed on the Russian economy and a severe decline in Ukrainian production. This study provides a first-cut analysis of the possible economic impact of this war on third countries. Using product-level export data from international trade statistics, we first identify the most important products exported by Ukraine and Russia. Then, applying a comprehensive indicator of exposure, we measure the dependence of third countries on products imported from Ukraine or Russia, taking into consideration indirect trade connections and the substitutability of imports with domestic production. The results show that Ukraine is dominant in global trade through exporting iron products and agricultural products, while Russia is important through exporting energy sources, raw materials, and iron products. Analysing countries’ total exposures, we found that the post-Soviet and European countries have high exposure to Russian imports, confirming the energy dependence of these countries. The Middle East and African countries heavily depend on Ukraine, especially for grain imports, possibly causing food security problems. Finally, the results explain why some European countries hesitate to apply sanctions on Russia in the field of energy sources.

UPFBE WP Series S2022 E01

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Megjelent

2022-06-17

Hogyan kell idézni

Braun, E., Braun, E., Gyimesi, A., Iloskics, Z., & Sebestyén, T. (2022). Exposure to trade disruptions in case of the Russia-Ukraine conflict: a product network approach. PTE KTK Műhelytanulmányok, 2022(1). Elérés forrás https://journals.lib.pte.hu/index.php/workingpapers/article/view/5609

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