The Effect of Preferential Trade Agreements on Energy Trade from Chinese and Exporters’ Perspectives

Philipp Galkin and Carlo Andrea Bollino ()

Discussion Papers from King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center

Abstract: During periods of supply abundance that lead to lower prices, commodity exporters strive to secure their market share with major importing economies. This paper seeks to cast light on what drives an exporter’s share of Chinese imports of oil, gas and coal – and we find that the strategy behind achieving this goal need not rely on pricing policies alone. China has been promoting a trade agenda that seeks to strengthen economic ties in the Asia-Pacific region and has been extending negotiations aimed at developing relationships worldwide. The country is a major energy import powerhouse; its trade deals have significant impact on the international energy trade and global energy markets. We explore the role of energy in China’s preferential trade agreements (PTAs) and extend the trade gravity model to disaggregated trade flows, estimating the impact these agreements have on Chinese energy imports.

Keywords: Coal; Economic Modeling; Energy Trading; Market Access; Natural Gas; Oil; Oil Products; Tariffs; Trade Agreements; Trade Gravity Model (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 32
Date: 2017-04-16
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