Empirical Analysis of Ad Valorem Equivalents and Estimated Import Volumes of Non-Tariff Measures in the Agri-Food Sector

Key Points

• The aim is to estimate the impact of non-tariff measures (NTMs) on tariffs and import volumes in the agri-food sector.
• Analyzed ad valorem equivalents of NTMs for various agricultural products.
• Studied specific items including wheat, meslin, and other processed foods.
• Evaluated country-specific impacts on tariffs and import volumes.
• NTMs showed high ad valorem equivalents on processed foods compared to primary products.
• SPS measures impacted both wheat and meslin significantly.
• TBT measures revealed positive effects on processed food demand despite being negative in certain circumstances.

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