An Analysis of Competition of Iran in Drug Export

The aim of this paper is to analyze Iran’s competition in drug export during 2002-2010 by using a shift-share index. The shift-share index consists of three components, namely, competitive effect, structural effect, and adaptation effect. The results indicate that Iranian drug export is on an upward trend. In addition, the findings suggest that adaptation effect has had a positive impact whereas competitiveness and structural effect have had a negative impact on the competitive status of Iran in drug export.