Economic Issues, 1997 - present

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Producer Business Checkup
(University of Hawaii, 2013-06) Nakamoto, Stuart; Teegerstrom, Trent; Tronstad, Russell
This guide and worksheet is designed to aid agricultural producers in the evaluation of their business practices
Comparison of cost structure and economic performance of Hawaii and U.S. mainland farms
(University of Hawaii, 2012-03) Arita, Shawn; Naomasa, Emiko; Leung, PingSun
This report compares economic performance between Hawai‘i and mainland U.S. agricultural producers in order to assess economic viability and the direction in which Hawai‘i agriculture is heading. It outlines challenges faced by Hawai‘i farms, and considers possible solutions.
A comparison of agricultural input prices: Hawaii vs. its major competitors
(University of Hawaii, 2011-10) Parcon, Hazel; Arita, Shawn; Loke, Matthew; Leung, PingSun
This fact sheet compares the prices of different agricultural production inputs faced by Hawai‘i farmers with those faced by farmers from other competing countries. The inputs under review include labor, energy, fertilizer, land, agricultural machinery, water, transportation, and financing.
An Overview of Seafood Consumption and Supply Sources: Hawaii versus U.S.
(University of Hawaii, 2012-03) Loke, Matthew; Geslani, Cheryl; Takenaka, Brooks; Leung, PingSun
This study compares Hawai‘i and the U.S. mainland in terms of seafood consumption and import. It looks at total, per capita, species grouping, historical and global consumption.
Costs of Transporting Fresh Fruits and Vegetables to Honolulu from Hilo and Los Angeles
(University of Hawaii, 2010-06) Parcon, Hazel; Loke, Matthew; Leung, PingSun
This publication describes the factors involved in the costs of transporting fresh fruits and vegetables to Honolulu from Hilo and Los Angeles. Transportation cost of food represents a significant factor of Hawaii's cost of living.
Competitiveness of Hawaii's Agricultural Products in Japan
(University of Hawaii, 2010-05) Parcon, Hazel; Yu, Run; Loke, Matthew; Leung, PingSun
This publication extends and updates a recent CTAHR publication that assessed Hawai‘i’s comparative advantage (CA) in selected agricultural products in the U.S. mainland market. It examines the CA patterns of Hawai‘i’s agricultural exports to the Japan market over the period 1995 to 2008.
Industry Analysis: Identifying Research and Extension Priorities for Hawai'i's Avocado, Banana, Citrus, and Specialty Fruits
(University of Hawaii, 2009-01) Nagao, Mike
Hawai‘i has the potential to be a major supplier of specialty fruits. To achieve this potential, a consistent supply, reliable production methods, and postharvest management practices are of paramount importance. This industry analysis focuses on setting research and extension priorities for specialty fruits management, production, handling, and marketing.
Hawai'i Avocado Industry Analysis; Part 2: Buyer Preferences Focus
(University of Hawaii, 2008-07) Barber, Silvia G.; Chan-Halbrendt, Catherine; Krishnakumar, Jyotsna; Radovich, Theodore J.; Love, Ken
Test panels assessed Hawaii consumers' and chefs' preferences for avocados. Several locally named cultivars were preferred over the commonly grown 'Sharwil', which is the main competitor of imported 'Hass' in Hawaii markets. Constraints, including the problem of seasonality, and opportunities in Hawaii's avocado industry are discussed.
Economic Impacts of Improving Hawaii's Food Self-sufficiency
(University of Hawaii, 2008-12) Leung, PingSun; Loke, Matthew
Not much of the food consumed in Hawaii is produced in Hawaii; approximately $3.1 billion leaves the state annually to support agribusinesses elsewhere. The publication focuses on the economic multiplier effect of increasing food self-sufficiency. Taking into account the multiplier effects, replacing just 10 percent of imported foods would generate an estimated economy-wide impact of $188 million in sales, $47 million in earnings, $6 million in state tax revenues, and more than 2,300 jobs, assuming the availability of resources and infrastructure for such an expansion in production.
Comparative Advantage of Selected Agricultural Products in Hawaii: A Revealed Comparative Advantage Assessment
(University of Hawaii, 2007-10) Cai, Junning; Leung, PingSun; Loke, Matthew
This economic analysis attempts to answer the question, Which of Hawai‘i’s agricultural products are relatively more competitive and stand a better chance to thrive in the long run? Eleven products are subjected to analysis.
Growth and Stability of Agricultural Production in Hawaii: A Portfolio Analysis
(University of Hawaii, 2006-04) Cai, Junning; Leung, PingSun
The present publication examines the growth and stability of agricultural production in Hawaii over the past four decades. This examination provides information about individual agricultural industries’ growth and stability characteristics as well as their impacts on the growth and stability of the entire agricultural sector. We have also assessed how diversification within Hawaii’s agricultural sector has affected its stability.
Economic Value of Hawai‘i’s Forest Industry in 2001
(University of Hawaii, 2004-12) Yanagida, John F.; Friday, James B.; Illukpitiya, Prabodh; Mamiit, Rusyan J.; Edwards, Quincy
A set of surveys was conducted to estimate the economic value of the Hawai‘i forest industry’s revenue and employment for 2001. The term forest industry comprises all activities involving locally grown wood including forest management, wood harvest, and wood products development and distribution. The forest industry segments surveyed included landowners, timber processors, general contractors, forestry consultants, manufacturers, nurseries and retailers. The 2001 Hawai‘i forest industry revenues were estimated to be $30.7 million with total full-time employment at slightly more than 900 fulltime employees. The largest sector was retailing with revenues of $23.9 million. This 2001 value for the forest industry represents a slight nominal increase since 1991, when the value was estimated at $28.9 million, but a real decrease after accounting for inflation.
The Linkages of Agriculture to Hawaii’s Economy
(University of Hawaii, 2002-08) Cai, Junning; Leung, PingSun
The present publication focuses on the significance of agriculture’s relations to the rest of the economy. In particular, we measure both the backward and forward linkages of agriculture to other sectors in Hawaii’s economy. These linkage measurements allow us to estimate how development of agriculture might be transmitted to other sectors in the economy.
Summary: Agriculture’s Contribution to Hawaii’s Economy—An Update
(University of Hawaii, 2002-02) Leung, PingSun; Loke, Matthew K.
When we describe the contribution of agriculture to Hawaii’s economy, we can portray it in several ways. The actual estimates may vary depending on what is defined as “agriculture” and on the methodology applied to develop the estimates. Here, we define agriculture as including farm production, forestry, fisheries, agricultural services, and food processing, as well as the related distribution margins (transportation, wholesale, and retail) used in delivering agricultural products and services. Then, we summarize and compare three measures of contribution—sales, value added (GSP), and employment—for three benchmark years: 1992, 1997, and 2000.
Agriculture’s Contribution to Hawaii’s Economy—An Update
(University of Hawaii, 2002-02) Leung, PingSun; Loke, Matthew K.
This publication updates and refines a previous study on the same subject. As in the previous analysis, three measures of contribution by an industry are used—industry sales, value added (industry’s gross state product), and employment. In the present analysis, we also include labor income
The Contribution of Agriculture to Hawai‘i’s Economy: 2005
(University of Hawaii, 2008-01) Leung, PingSun; Loke, Matthew K.
This sequel to two previous CTAHR publications provides an update to the estimates of agriculture’s contribution to Hawai‘i’s economy.
Hawai‘i Avocado Industry Analysis, Part 1: Supply Focus
(University of Hawaii, 2007-11) Chan-Halbrendt, Catherine; Krishnakumar, Jyotsna; Love, Ken; Sullivan, Pauline
This report describes production trends and the current situation in terms of the industry structure, identifies unique features of the Hawai‘i avocado industry in terms of the varieties available and grown, evaluates how growers have been responding to the increasing demand, and presents opportunities and suggestions for expansion for Hawai‘i avocado growers.
Economic Impacts of Shutting Down Hawaii’s Sugar Industry
(University of Hawaii, 2004-04) Cai, Junning; Leung, PingSun
The purpose of this publication is to assess the economic repercussions of a complete shutdown of Hawaii’s sugarcane cultivation and processing industry. The sugar industry has gone through another dramatic transformation in the past decade, following previous decades of decline. The possibility of a complete demise of Hawaii’s sugar industry has been a major concern in the state.
Characteristics of Hawai‘i’s Retail Forest Industry in 2001
(University of Hawaii, 2006-02) Friday, James B.; Yangida, John F.; Illukpitiya, Prabodh; Mamiit, Rusyan J.; Edwards, Quincy
Hawai‘i’s forest industry makes an important contribution to the state’s economy and sense of place. We conducted a survey of the entire forest industry in 2001, including forest landowners, loggers and millers, general contractors, consultants, manufacturers, nurseries, and retailers. The survey provided an update of the 1991 survey of Hawai‘i’s forest industry and estimated the total value of Hawai‘i’s forest industry at $30.7 million in 2001, including a retail sector with a value of $23.9 million. This report describes the structure of the retail sector of Hawai‘i’s forest industry based on responses to the 2001 survey.
Agriculture’s Contribution to Hawaii’s Economy
(University of Hawaii, 2000-02) Leung, PingSun; Sharma, Khem R.; Nakamoto, Stuart T.
In this publication, we examine four methods of estimating agriculture’s economic activity. First, the most common measure used historically in Hawaii has been the farmgate value of production agriculture. To avoid the limitations of the farmgate value method, economists use the concept of “value added” to measure the contribution of an industry. Employment provides a third indicator for measuring the contribution of an industry to the economy. And fourth, economists often use economic input-output models to provide measures of linkages of an industry to the entire economy. Despite the recent demise of sugar, production agriculture, forestry, fisheries, agricultural services, and agricultural processing remain vital contributors to Hawaii’s economy by providing a diversity of products and generating jobs and incomes.

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