Processing coconut husk waste to gain profit in Tanjung Pura Subdistrict, Langkat Regency, North Sumatera Province

Abstract

Processing coconut husk waste not only gives added value and profit but is also beneficial for the environment and food security since coconut is another source of vegetable oil besides palm oil. This study aimed to analyse the added value, revenue, and income from the processing industries of coconut husk into Cocopeat (coir powder) and Cocobristle (coir fibre) in Tanjung Pura Subdistrict, Langkat Regency, North Sumatera Province. The research locations were purposively chosen in Suka Maju Village and Pantai Cermin Village since there are many coconut husk processing industries in these villages. Data were analysed using Hayami’s Method and income analysis. The results showed that, for Cocopeat products, the added value of the majority of respondents was high. For Cocobristle products, the added value of all respondents was high. The average total revenue was IDR 124,725.31 per Quintal of raw material. The average total overall income was IDR 94,073.00 per Quintal of raw material. The income gained from the processing industries of coconut husk into Cocopeat and Cocobristle was profitable. Therefore, processing and developing coconut husk waste into products with higher economic value and more beneficial to the environment and sustainability is highly recommended.