These results show that competitiveness dynamics and comparative advantage are two different aspects. While competitiveness dynamics show how market share has changed over time, comparative advantage shows a commodity's relative position in trade. As a result, it is impossible to interpret Indonesian coal exports' comparative advantage in the Taiwanese market during the study period as a steady increase in competitiveness. The differences in these three indicators' results highlight how crucial it is to assess export success using a variety of metrics in order to obtain a more thorough grasp of trade circumstances. The initial EPD computation shows a Falling Star position, indicating distinct trends among the export performance metrics. These results demonstrate that export competitiveness cannot be fully captured by comparative advantage alone. As a result, assessing Indonesia's coal export performance necessitates taking into account both its competitive advantage and the dynamics of its position in the destination market.
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