Analysis of Competitiveness Fisheries Processing Industry in West Java, Indonesia

Abstract

The fisheries sector is one of the leading sectors in Indonesia contributinge to the regional and national economy such as in West Java Province in the fishery processing sector which has advantages in each region and can lead to competitiveness. This study to analyze the competitiveness of fisheries processing industry in West Java Province. This research was carried out in January 2021 – July 2021. The method used was a literature survey method to determine the competitiveness of the fisheries processing industry in 24 Regencys/cities in West Java Province. All data are processed and analyzed descriptively. Primary data was obtained from expert judgment consisting of 12 people regarding the proportion of competitiveness of the fisheries processing industry. Secondary data is obtained from statistical data on the fisheries processing industry of West Java province from the marine and fisheries service from 2010 to 2018. The results showed that Depok City was ranked first with very high competitiveness with a final score of 28.76. Depok City has advantages in three variables, namely the facilities and infrastructure, production, and the application of science and technology. Meanwhile, Banjar City ranked last which had low competitiveness with a final score of 0.26. Banjar City does not have an advantage in each variable category because it is in the category of moderate and low competitiveness.