Determining the Leading Commodities of Tasikmalaya City, Indonesia

Abstract

This study identify the most outstanding commodity products within Tasikmalaya City, West Java, Indonesia. The Ministerial Regulation No. 9 of 2014 provides the framework for establishing the evaluation criteria. Employing qualitative methods, the research utilizes interviews with key stakeholders to determine which products are most highly regarded. Twelve specific indicators derived from the regulation serve as the basis for these interviews, forming the criteria for identifying superior products. The results of this research of the highest score of each indicator indicate the superior product of Tasikmalaya City commodities. The findings from the analysis of the top scores for each indicator reveal the primary commodity product in Tasikmalaya City. These findings highlight two key points: First, identifying the primary product in Tasikmalaya City necessitates understanding the leading products in each sub-district based on the ranking of 12 indicators, and the second, assessing the level of prominence of these leading products within the city.