Determination of Priority Locations for Vannamei Shrimp Agroindustry Development in Wakatobi Regency Using the Exponential Comparison Methoderbandingan Eksponensial

Abstrak

This study was motivated by the current conditions in the coastal areas of Wakatobi Regency, particularly in the vannamei shrimp sector, where shrimp products are still predominantly marketed in raw or dried forms, offering limited added value. Therefore, the establishment of a vannamei shrimp agroindustry requires careful consideration and strategic planning, with site selection being one of the critical factors. This research aims to determine the priority criteria for site selection and to identify the most strategic locations for developing a vannamei shrimp agroindustry in Wakatobi Regency. The study employed an expert survey method, involving respondents from vannamei shrimp agroindustry practitioners, experts from the Department of Marine Affairs and Fisheries, the Department of Trade and Industry, as well as academic professionals. Data were analyzed using the Exponential Comparison Method (ECM). The results reveal that the priority criteria for selecting a strategic site for vannamei shrimp agroindustry development, in descending order, are land availability, raw material availability, infrastructure, market potential, labor availability, community support, market access, and technology availability. Based on these criteria, the most strategic alternative locations identified for the agroindustry establishment are Wangi-Wangi District (first priority), South Wangi-Wangi District (second priority), and Kaledupa District (third priority).