Does firm size matter in exporting and using FTA schemes?

Kazunobu Hayakawa

The Journal of International Trade & Economic Development, 2015, vol. 24, issue 7, 883-905

Abstract: In this paper, we empirically compare the role of firm size when exporting with that when using free trade agreement (FTA) schemes. We employ a unique survey providing detailed information on FTA use by Japanese affiliates in ASEAN, India, and Oceania. Our findings from the analysis on Japanese affiliates in ASEAN are as follows. First, firm size matters in both decisions on exporting and on using FTA schemes. In particular, firm size is more quantitatively important in decisions on FTA use than on exporting. Second, firms with experience in utilizing FTAs for exporting have an approximately 40% higher probability of using an FTA for exporting to a new country. Third, larger-sized firms use a larger number of FTA schemes.

Date: 2015
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DOI: 10.1080/09638199.2014.967282

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