Supply chain analysis of coral trout (Plectropomus leopardus) in simeulue regency: case study of production value and contribution of PiSiSi MPA

Abstract

Coral Trout (Plectropomus leopardus) is a species of grouper that is highly valued and the main commodity in Simeulue Regency. This research aims to identify the supply chain, calculate the value of fisheries production and the percentage of production of Coral Trout (Plectropomus leopardus) in the PiSiSi Simeulue MPA. It is hoped that the benefit of this research will be market literacy so that it can be used as consideration for management policies and optimization of fisheries marketing in Simeulue Regency. The research was carried out in March-April 2023 through interviews, field surveys and collecting data on purchases/sales of Coral Trout from collectors. The results of the research show that there is a production value of Coral Trout that is different for each buyer in Simeulue Regency. The production value generated by buyers (collectors) was IDR 1,293,195,632 with a total weight of 10.23 tons. The fisheries sector in the PiSiSi MPA contributes to Coral Trout fish production of 41.47% or IDR. 536.3 million in 2022. Based on this research, Coral Trout fish is sold to local communities, processing coMPAnies and exporters in Belawan, North Sumatra and Jakarta.