Country of Origin in the Context of Consumer Purchase Decisions and Manufacturer Behaviour: A Literature Review
Keywords:
country of origin (COO), country-of-origin effect, brand originAbstract
Aim: In these days of globalisation, the concept of the country of origin (COO) has attracted significant attention for its impact on consumer behaviour and manufacturer strategies. This paper examines the dimensions of the country of origin (COO) and its effects on consumer and manufacturer behaviour in the market.
Methodology: Utilising the PRISMA 2020 method; a systematic literature review was conducted to identify relevant studies; assess their validity; and present findings in a structured manner.
Results: The review was constrained by the selected databases, search terms, and inclusion and exclusion criteria. The primary sources were the WOS (Web of Science) and SCOPUS databases, from which 19,011 scientific papers were identified. After applying eligibility criteria, 18,833 articles were selected, and 75 full-text articles used to address the research questions.
Implications and recommendations: The scientific discussion around COO provides diverse insights and implications, underscoring the importance for sellers to understand the factors shaping consumer choices regarding foreign-made products.
Originality/value: The country of origin is a very complex, multi-dimensional, and multi-threaded concept, hence the added value of the article is to order the terminology and knowledge related to it, as well as to organize and point out the aspects of the country of origin that influence the purchasing decisions of consumers and the marketing activities of enterprises.
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