ABSTRACT
SUMMARY. The general objective of this study is to analyze the comparative advantage and future prospects of the U.S. poultry industry in the international arena. The domestic resource cost (DRC) ratio was estimated for the five largest poultry exporters in the world. The DRC ratio provides a comparison of economic advantages/disadvantages in poultry trade. In addition, an analysis of the future of international poultry trade was conducted based on published forecasts.
Published studies have shown that poultry production and consumption are expected to increase in most countries. The United States, having one of the better DRC ratios, is predicted to retain its majority position in international poultry trade as export growth slows in the European Union and Thailand. However, domestic production in Hong Kong/China will pose a threat to U.S. exports along with the expected growth in the Brazilian poultry industry. [Article copies available for a fee from The Haworth Document Delivery Service: 1-800-342-9678. E-mail address: getinfo@haworthpressinc.com< Website: https://www.haworthpressinc.com" xmlns:xlink="https://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">http.//www.haworthpressinc.com>]
