Factors affecting Vietnam's exports to the European Union in the context of EVFTA
Vol. 133 No. 5A (2024), Original Article
Vol. 133 No. 5A (2024)

Factors affecting Vietnam's exports to the European Union in the context of EVFTA

Original Article
https://doi.org/10.26459/hueunijed.v133i5A.7310
Published 2024-03-29
Phan Thanh Hoan
University of Economics, Hue University, 99 Ho Dac Di St., Hue, Vietnam
Duong Thi Dieu My
University of Economics, Hue University, 99 Ho Dac Di St., Hue, Vietnam
Nguyen Thi Le Huong
University of Economics, Hue University, 99 Ho Dac Di St., Hue, Vietnam
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Keywords

EVFTA
mô hình trọng lực
xuất khẩu
nhập khẩu
EU
Việt Nam EVFTA
gravity model
export
import
EU
Vietnam

Abstract

This study examines the factors influencing Vietnam's exports to the European Union (EU) under the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) using the gravity model in international trade. The results obtained from the model reveal that the size of the economies, income disparities, and geographical distances between Vietnam and the EU significantly affect their trade. Conversely, exchange rates negatively impact bilateral trade, while tariffs do not show a statistically significant correlation in the model. Based on these findings, the research proposes policy recommendations aiming at boosting Vietnam's exports to the EU.

https://doi.org/10.26459/hueunijed.v133i5A.7310
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