한ㆍEU FTA 발효 후 수입소비재 가격변동 분석: 유통마진을 중심으로

Abstract

This paper analyze the consumer price variation of the major consumpti on goods imported from EU, like cheeses, wines, vehicles and cosmetics af ter effectuating Korea-EU FTA. Contrary to expectation, the consumer pri ces of major imported goods in 2015 didn't dropped compared to just before the effectuation of Korea-EU FTA in 2011. The important reason of this result is related to the rising of distribution-margin. Except the vehicles, estimated distribution-margin variations of 7 items(HSK 4 digits) have risen. Many consumers doubt the positive effects of Korea-EU FTA to the consumer goods prices. This study support that their doubt. Moreover, imported goods' distribution-margin rate are higher than domestic production. After effectuation of Korea-EU FTA, both distribution-margin rate and distribution-margin rate variation have not been positive to level of consumer prices imported goods from EU. In terms of demand, one of main aim of FTA effectuation is to improve the consumer welfare by lowering the consumer prices of consumption goods imported from trade partner. But this empirical results say that, concerning the Korea-EU FTA, the increasing of distribution-margin has overwhelmed the trade barrier mitigation and other economic circumstances which are favorable to bring down the consumer prices. So it's needed that the government examine closely the distribution channels of imported goods and take the appropriate measures.