U.S. Frame Imports Market Concentration Analysis, 2005-2009

2005 to 2009 U.S. imports of frames are analyzed using concentration indices. The paper by Jaqueline De Paula Heimann concludes the market was highly concentrated, with 94% of imports from four countries and China holding approximately 70% of the total. The indices used include the concentration ratio, Herfindahl-Hirschman Index, and Gini Index.

Use Cases

• Calculate market concentration ratios based on the described concentration indices.
• Analyze the dominance of specific exporting countries, particularly China, in the U.S. frames market.
• Model international trade flows for a specific product category over a defined period.
• Benchmark market concentration levels for frames against other imported goods.

Strengths

• Analysis covers a specific five-year period from 2005 to 2009.
• Provides concrete concentration figures: 94% market share for top four exporters and 97% for top eight.
• Identifies China as the main exporter with approximately 70% of total imports.

Limitations

• The underlying raw data (columns, rows) is unknown, limiting reproducibility and direct use.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Last update date is unknown; freshness unverified.

Provenance

Source

Jaqueline De Paula Heimann via paperswithcode

Collection Method

Likely compiled from official U.S. import statistics.

Time Range

2005 to 2009

Geography

United States imports