Economic Value Added in Pineapple Processing: A Case Study of the Wak Nur Candy Agroindustry, North Aceh

Abstract

The agricultural sector plays a strategic role in the Indonesian economy, particularly through the development of agro-industries based on horticultural commodities such as pineapple. Pineapple is a perishable commodity that requires processing to reduce yield losses and increase the economic value of the product. This study aims to analyze the amount of added value and profits obtained from processing pineapples into candied fruit at the Wak Nur Candied Fruit Agroindustry in Krueng Geukueh, Dewantara District, North Aceh Regency. The research method used is a case study method with primary data collection through interviews and observations, as well as secondary data from relevant literature. Data analysis was performed using the Hayami method to calculate the added value per kilogram of raw material. The results showed that the use of 55 kg of pineapple raw material per month produced 50 kg of candied pineapple per month with a conversion factor of 0.9. The added value obtained was IDR 14,000/kg of raw material with an added value ratio of 51.85 percent, which is classified as high added value. The profit obtained from processing one kilogram of pineapple into candy is Rp5,750 with a profit margin of 41 percent. The results of this study indicate that the pineapple candy agroindustry is capable of providing high added value and profits, making it a potential venture for processing agricultural products to increase the income of business actors.