Competitiveness of the Slovak Republic as a Determinant of its Success in Third Country Markets

Research background: Despite long-term goals of the economic strategy Slovak Republic, competitiveness on third countries´ markets is relatively weak considering long tradition in export activities Czechoslovak companies past. In terms international trade orientation, we note that method mainly pro-export support and placement production foreign markets. Given openness economy, within these crucial proves relevance research. Strategy External Economic Relations defines two groups priority territories for subsidizing exports. Purpose article: The paper assesses results supporting an aim to define key indicators Republic prioritized territories. Methods: Authors use basic (export volumes, market share, RCA) as well gap method. Findings & Value added: study indicates only a very small progress catching-up process case preferential outside EU. A comprehensive comparison V4 countries was realized recommendations new were formulated.