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Struktur und Dynamik von Firmen und Produkten im österreichischen Außenhandel

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  • Robert Stehrer

    (The Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies, wiiw)

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Struktur und Dynamik von Firmen und Produkten im österreichischen Außenhandel This publication is available in German language only. For a brief English summary see further below. Die Export- und Importbeziehungen Österreichs unterliegen einem ständigen Wandel, der auf makroökonomischer Ebene meist als Wachstum nach Warengruppen, Branchen und Partnerländern betrachtet wird. Hinter diesen aggregierten Entwicklungen verbergen sich jedoch komplexe mikroökonomische Dynamiken auf Firmenebene. Diese betreffen die Struktur und Veränderung der Handelsaktivitäten einzelner Unternehmen, ihre Markt- und Produktkonzentration sowie die Charakteristika der gehandelten Produkte, die in dieser Studie detailliert untersucht werden. Zentrale Fragestellungen sind folgende Wie viele Firmen sind im Außenhandel aktiv? Mit wie vielen Produkten und auf wie vielen Märkten handeln sie? Wie lange bestehen Export- und Importbeziehungen? Zudem wird die Konzentration der Unternehmen auf bestimmte Produkte und Länder analysiert. Darauf aufbauend erfolgt eine Untersuchung der Handelsdynamik entlang des ‚intensiven Randes‘ (Veränderung bestehender Beziehungen) und des ‚extensiven Randes‘ (Neuaufnahme oder Aufgabe von Handelsbeziehungen sowie Ein- und Austritte von Firmen). Ergänzend werden ökonometrische Analysen zur Performance der Firmen durchgeführt, insbesondere in Bezug auf Größe, Produktivität und die Qualität ihrer Exporte. Ein weiterer Schwerpunkt liegt auf der Identifikation potenzieller Importabhängigkeiten nach Produkten und Ländern über die Zeit. Die Studie bietet damit einen umfassenden Überblick über die mikroökonomische Struktur und Dynamik des österreichischen Außenhandels und schafft eine Grundlage für weiterführende Analysen. Structure and dynamics of companies and products in Austrian foreign trade Austria’s export and import relations are subject to constant change, which at the macroeconomic level is usually viewed in terms of growth by product group, industry, and partner country. However, these aggregate developments conceal complex microeconomic dynamics at the company level, such as those related to the structure and change in the trading activities of individual companies, their market and product concentration, and the characteristics of the products traded. While examining these dynamics in detail, this study asks the key questions How many companies are active in foreign trade? How many products do they trade and in how many markets? How long have export and import relationships existed? In addition, the concentration of companies on specific products and countries is analysed. Based on this, trade dynamics along the ‘intensive margin’ (change in existing relationships) and the ‘extensive margin’ (new establishment or abandonment of trade relationships as well as entries and exits of companies) are investigated. In addition, econometric analyses of company performance are carried out, particularly with regard to the size, productivity, and quality of their exports. Another focus is on identifying potential import dependencies by product and country over time. The study thus provides a comprehensive overview of the microeconomic structure and dynamics of Austrian foreign trade and creates a basis for further analysis.

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  • Robert Stehrer, 2026. "Struktur und Dynamik von Firmen und Produkten im österreichischen Außenhandel," wiiw Research Reports in German language 34, The Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies, wiiw.
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    • D22 - Microeconomics - - Production and Organizations - - - Firm Behavior: Empirical Analysis
    • F14 - International Economics - - Trade - - - Empirical Studies of Trade
    • L60 - Industrial Organization - - Industry Studies: Manufacturing - - - General

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