EVOLUCIÓN DE LA RED DE COMERCIO MUNDIAL EN VALOR AGREGADO.

This article sets out to illustrate the configuration of the global export network; that is, countries' respective importance in the trade network of export production. This network has become denser due to the international fragmentation of production. This article illustrates the configuration of total and manufacturing exports, according to their technological level and those that process natural resources. The most notable changes in the composition of the core network during the study period are the rise of China to a position of prominence; the growing importance of Korea; and the loss of importance of Japan, France, Great Britain, and Italy. On the other hand, the United States and Germany continue to maintain their presence as central players. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]