Competitiveness of Syrian Apple Exports

The aim of this research was to analyze the current structure of Syrian apple exports, and highlighting the relative advantage of this crop and its competitive position on the markets of the key importing countries of Syrian apples. The analysis was based on secondary data published by FAO during 2000-2013. Descriptive statistical analyses were used, in addition to estimates of time trend equations to identify the evolution in quantity, value and price of both Syrian apple exports and imports, and to determine certain indicators of export competitiveness, besides to applicate the linear programming model for optimal distribution of Syrian apple exports.

Main Economic Characters of Production of Non-Irrigated Apples and Grapes in Syria

The objective of this study was to study the economic characteristics of non-irrigated apples and grapes in Syria. The study depended on published and unpublished data from Ministry of Agriculture and Agrarian Reform, during the period 2000 – 2014. The data is related to the cultivated area, production costs and prices. Certain economic indicators (net income, profitability of invested SP), as well as the most important marketing indicators (marketing share, marketing margin, marketing efficiency) were estimated, to clarify the progress in the marketing process of these important crops in Syria, because the farmers are still suffered from increasing production costs and decline in their share of the price that had been paid by end consumers, in addition to their inability to sell their production.