Empirical insights on the dynamics of SPS trade costs: The role of regulatory convergence and experience in EU dairy trade

• Published in: Food policy Vol. 119; p. 102524
• Main Authors: Sanjuán, Ana I., Philippidis, George, Ferrer Pérez, Hugo, Gracia de Rentería, Pilar
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.08.2023
• Subjects: Dairy; Experience; Gravity; Regulatory convergence; SPS; Regulatory convergence; EU; Dairy; Experience; SPS; Gravity

•SPS regulatory convergence reduces but not outweigh SPS trade costs in dairy trade.•Trade frictions remain even after harmonisation to EU SPS standards.•Convergence to EU SPS rules only reduce trade costs to highly competitive exporters.•Experience reduces trade costs but not as much as regulatory...