摘要：This paper examines the global competitiveness of Pakistan’s fruit
exports (dates, mangoes, and oranges), using revealed comparative
advantage (RCA). It also analyzes domestic consumption trends among
selected fruits grown by major exporters. Our results indicate that Pakistan
has a comparative advantage in fruit exports. Comparing the movement in
comparative advantage indices for Pakistan with those of its main
exporters/competitors demonstrates that Pakistan has a relatively high
comparative and competitive advantage in the production of dates and
mangoes. The increasing trend of competitiveness in Pakistan indicates
that there is potential for higher growth; given that fruit exports are a
potential source of higher exports earnings, there is a need to strengthen
competitiveness in this sector.
