Quantitative Descriptive Analysis of Comparative Advantages of Fisheries Commodities in Baubau City, Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia

Aims: This research aims to analyze of comparative and competitive advantages and determine center location of fisheries commodities in Baubau City, Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia.

Study Design: The research was conducted by survey methods.

Place and Duration of Study: Research was conducted in Baubau City, Southeast Sulawesi, three months, starting from July 2023 to September 2023.

Methodology: The data encompasses the commodities' results over a span of seven years (2016 until 2022). Analysis methods used description analysis to determine comparative and competitive advantages of fisheries commodities. Tools analysis used the Location Quotient methods (LQ).

Results: Based on the research conducted, it was found that out of the 27 fish species, the leading fisheries commodity in Baubau City, Southeast Sulawesi, includes Crumenophthalmus sp., Rastrelliger sp., Decapterus sp., Katsuwonus sp., Thunnus sp., Elagatis sp., Coryphaena sp., with the highest catch being Katsuwonus sp., totaling 33,657 tons over the past seven years (2016-2022) and representing the largest catch in Southeast Sulawesi. The results indicate that Skipjack Tuna is the commodity which has comparative and competitive advantages i.e. 37.32 (LQ > 1). Skipjack Tuna production, average 5,816.15 tons per year. Batupoaro District is the center location of Skipjack Tuna in Baubau City. Production of Skipjack Tuna amount 1,375.50 tons per year or 24% from total production in Baubau City.

Conclusion: Skipjack Tuna is the commodity which has comparative and competitive advantages in Baubau City. Batupoaro District is the center location of Skipjack Tuna in Baubau City.