명태 글로벌 공급사슬 및 중계무역 경쟁력 결정요인에 관한 연구

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to analyze the global supply chain and intermediate trade competitiveness determinant of pollock.

In the supply chain analysis, this study examines the structural characteristics of the global supply chain of pollock and the geographical features and influence of the trading partners, including Korea. In addition, the study investigates the determinant factors of pollock’s intermediate trade to promote pollock’s intermediate trade, which has expanded since the COVID-19 pandemic, in Korea.

The global supply chain of pollack is connected to producing countries, such as Russia and the United States; processing countries, including China, Vietnam, and Indonesia; intermediate countries, like Korea; and consuming countries, such as the EU and Japan. The four trade networks consisting of frozen pollock, frozen fillets, and fresh and chilled pollock were contracted due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and each country's role also changed significantly. Korea’s influence, diffusion, and control on the trade networks in frozen pollock, frozen fillets, and frozen meat have expanded since the COVID-19 pandemic. However, it is necessary to build a repositioning strategy for pollock-related industries, as Korea’s pollock trade is highly dependent on Russia and China

The results from the comparative analysis on the intermediate trade competitiveness determinant of pollock suggest that Korea has a competitive advantage over its competitors, such as China, Hong Kong, and Singapore. Geographical location, raw material sourcing capacity, and developed front and rear industries have all been analyzed as Korea's competitive advantage. Still, low price competitiveness, labor market inefficiency, and trade policy inefficiency are found to be disadvantageous factors for Korea’s pollock intermediate trade.

As the competition in pollock intermediate trade increases, the government and firms in Korea’s pollock supply chain with a vulnerable structure should enhance its advantages and supplement its disadvantages.