Is there trade opportunity of China´s fresh apples in the EU market?

This paper explores the trade opportunities for China´s fresh apples in the EU market. A nonlinear simulation model, which is based on monthly data, is utilized to investigate the effects of tariff cuts and abolishing export refunds on quantities sold and prices for different suppliers. Main emphasis is put on trade relationships between EU and China. The findings show an EU tariff cut on fresh apple imports provides considerable export opportunity for China. Abolishing export refunds on China´s fresh apple export would have limited economic impacts on EU but substantial negative effects on China´s fresh apples in the EU market.