Analysis of comparative and competitive advantages of processed coconut products in North Minahasa Regency

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to examine and analyze the existing conditions of coconut fruit processing in North Minahasa Regency in terms of private prices and social prices, to calculate the ratio of private costs (PCR) and the ratio of domestic resource costs. (DRCR) to determine the level of competitiveness of coconut processing technology in North Minahasa Regency, and to produce policy recommendations related to types of coconut fruit processing technology with a high level of competitiveness in North Minahasa Regency. The research results showed that both copra and coconut flour had high comparative and competitive advantages, because copra had a PCR value of 0.6662 and a DRCR value of 0.5099, while coconut flour had a PCR value of 0.8728 and a DRCR value of 0.7558.