Impact of the Market on the Specialization and Competitiveness of Avocado Production in Mexico

ABSTRACT

The objective of this research was to analyze the specialization and competitiveness of avocado production in Mexico. The methods for analysis were the Location Quotient, the Shift and Share and an analysis of specialization and competitiveness was integrated. The results show a strong concentration and reconfiguration in relation to its specialization, Michoacán stands out as highly specialized. Michoacán and Colima show competitive advantages in this activity. The states with the highest growth prospects are Michoacán, Colima, Estado de México, Chiapas, Yucatán, and Durango. The specialization and competitiveness of this activity are related to natural conditions, market demand, and technological change.

KEYWORDS:

• Comparative Advantages
• International Trade
• Regional Innovation Systems
• Smart Specialization
• Technological Change

Availability of data and material

The datasets generated and/or analyzed during the current study are available in the Servicio de Información Agroalimentaria y Pesquera repository, http://infosiap.siap.gob.mx/gobmx/datosAbiertos.php

Competing interests

The authors declare that they have no competing interests.

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Funding

This work was supported by the Universidad de Guanajuato under Grant CIIC 092/2018.