إعادة التصدير كآلية لتنشيط التجارة الخارجية

Abstract

This study aimed to analyze the mechanism and strategy of re-exportation in stimulating foreign trade and evaluating the effectiveness of national economies within the international trade system. This was achieved by highlighting its theoretical, economic, and logistical dimensions, and demonstrating its significance in enhancing the economic and trade performance of nations, particularly those seeking to diversify their income sources and create new investment opportunities. The study adopted a descriptive-analytical approach by reviewing the relevant economic and trade literature, and analyzing the core concepts of export, re-export, and foreign trade, while examining the theoretical frameworks that explain the relationship between re-exportation and foreign trade flows. Furthermore, the study addressed the regulatory and customs characteristics of re-exportation, its various forms, and its implementation mechanisms within free zones and global logistical hubs. The findings revealed that re-exportation represents one of the most vital modern commercial activities, allowing intermediary countries to generate service-based value-added without the need for an extensive industrial production base, by leveraging logistical competitive advantages and port infrastructure. The results also indicated that this activity contributes to diversifying the export structure and improving foreign trade indicators. The study concluded that re-exportation is no longer merely a commercial process associated with the transit of goods; rather, it has evolved into a strategic tool for economic and trade development, contributing to increasing the degree of economic openness, enhancing international competitiveness, and developing the logistics sector. Finally, the study emphasized that the success of a re-export policy is intrinsically linked to the development of transport and storage infrastructure, the efficiency of the customs system, and the effectiveness of the legislative and regulatory environment supporting foreign trade.