Latvian export of goods: problems and solutions

Abstract

Purpose – To determine the role of government and factors that foster and hinder Latvian exports the most, which have to be taken into account to improve the situation, by analysing the Latvian export of goods and export experience of specific enterprises.

Design/ methodology/ approach – Literature studies, analysis of statistical information (Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia), interviews with entrepreneurs and experts.

Findings – The main factors fostering and hindering export at the micro and macro level.
Research limitations/ implications – Research is based on experience of entrepreneurs and experts of two branches - Agriculture and food, wood and wood production.

Practical implications – The paper may serve as a basis for policy makers.

Originality/ value – The research reveals factors fostering and hindering export at the macro level as well as focuses on micro level factors at the enterprise level.