A Comparison of the International Competitiveness of Forest Products in Top Exporting Countries Using the Deviation Maximization Method with Increasing Uncertainty in Trading

Increased uncertainty in the trade environment has become a reality. However, so far, there is no well-established indicator system to quantify international competitiveness of forest products context increased environment. Based on expanding concept competitiveness, we constructed an evaluation including market performance and competitive advantage, which highlighted stability sustainability indicators. We obtained comprehensive index by Deviation Maximization Method. This study aims compare evaluate top 10 exporting countries using index. The results showed that it more accurate use products, compared only single Additionally, changes composite went hand-in-hand with uncertainties observed face, indicating applicable measurement uncertain Large differences exist level among countries. German paper wood chips, Chinese furniture, wood-based panels U.S. logs pulp, Canadian sawn were most competitive. On whole, China, Germany Italy have highest overall Brazil Poland showing significant increases.