Interpretation of SHI & RHI Value

If you are an established firm or a start-up in the export business, you first need to check the 2 sisters SHI and RHI.

A. Sectoral Hirschman Index (SHI): SHI is calculated by mapping the value of exports against the products being exported then share is calculated for each product as a percentage of the total value of exports.

B. Regional Hirschman Index (RHI): This is calculated by mapping a specific country's exports against different destinations.