A Comparative Study on the International Competitiveness of Smart Logistics Equipment and Parts among Korea, China, and Japan

Key Points

• The study aims to empirically analyze the international competitiveness of smart logistics equipment and parts in Korea, China, and Japan amidst macroeconomic changes.
• Utilized UN Comtrade data from 2018 to 2024.
• Calculated quantitative trade indicators such as market share, comparative advantage, and trade specialization index.
• Focused on four key products: electric forklifts, conveyors, key components, and industrial robots.
• China shows strong market dominance in general equipment through vertical integration and quantitative expansion.
• Japan secures high-end market dominance in industrial robots by establishing technological entry barriers.
• Korea demonstrates comparative advantage in conveyors and sorters but reveals vulnerability due to high reliance on imported key components.