Analysis of The Potential Competitiveness of Indonesian Wood Charcoal Exports In The International Market 2000-2022

Abstract

Based on UN Comtrade data from 2007-2022, Indonesia emerged as a leading exporter of wood charcoal in the international market, despite a downward trend in export growth. This study analyzes the market structure concentration, competitiveness, trade position, and trade integration between Indonesia and its trading partners using data from UN Comtrade and BPS. Analytical methods include Concentration Ratio (CR-4), Herfindahl Index, Revealed Comparative Advantage (RCA), Revealed Symmetric Comparative Advantage (RSCA), Index of Trade Specialization (ISP), and Intra-Industry Trade (IIT). Results indicate that wood charcoal operates in a monopolistic competition market with low concentration, strong competitiveness, and a trade position at the maturation stage. However, trade integration with partners remains weak, positioning Indonesia primarily as an exporter. Strengthening competitiveness through increased production can enhance export volume and value, optimizing Indonesia's role in the international wood charcoal market.