Global Agricultural Trade: A Bibliometric Analysis

This study addresses the lack of a comprehensive overview of Global Agricultural Trade (GAT) literature that aligns with sustainable goals. Employing a bibliometric analysis of 39 articles from the Web of Science database, the research maps the intellectual landscape of GAT, examining publication trends, influential authors, institutions, countries, funding sources, and key articles. The study reveals a research gap from 1998-2007, impacting agricultural and related sectors. Notably, China leads with 17 articles, followed by the USA and Japan. The analysis identifies five thematic clusters within GAT. By shedding light on global scholarly output, the research emphasizes the need for further exploration and understanding of the diverse themes encompassed in international agricultural trade.

Keywords

International Trade; Exports; Imports; Agricultural Products; Bibliometric Analysis

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