Scientific theories and foundations of the formation of the export potential of the agrifood sector
The article examines the main scientific theories of the export of goods (protectionism, classical economic theories, free trade, modern international theories of economic integration). Theoretical and methodological approaches to the definition of the essence of the category «export potential» in the agricultural sector are substantiated. The structure of the economic potential of the agrifood sector is determined and the basics of forming its export component (goals, objectives, principles, functions) are summarized.