| dc.description.abstract | This study investigates Indonesia’s competitive advantage in the international wood
charcoal briquette market, focusing particularly on its exports to Asian and European
regions of markets, as global demand rises for eco-friendly, high-quality fuel
alternatives—especially for use in cooking and shisha—the importance of charcoal
briquettes has grown. Indonesia benefits from abundant raw materials, especially coconut
shells, allowing it to establish a strong presence in this sector. The research applies
quantitative trade competitiveness frameworks, including the International Market Share
(IMS), Revealed Comparative Advantage (RCA), and Trade Complementarity (TC)
indices, alongside Porter’s Diamond Model, to evaluate Indonesia’s position against
leading competitors such as China, Poland, the Philippines, and Ukraine. Findings show
that Indonesia consistently maintains a high level of export performance and comparative
advantage, particularly in the Middle East and parts of Asia. Strategic resource
management and supportive industry-government collaboration are identified as critical
for sustaining long-term growth in this sector. The study also highlights challenges
including supply chain constraints and policy inefficiencies, offering recommendations
to strengthen Indonesia’s future export performance. | en_US |
