Indonesian Lobster Trade: Trends and Comparative Advantage

This study aimed to analyze the sustainability, trends, and competitiveness of Indonesian lobster exports to China, the main destination country, compared to Vietnam. Research data for the 2019-2023 period were analyzed using trend analysis and revealed comparative advantage (RCA). The results show that Indonesia's lobster exports to the world are showing a downward trend, although exports to China are showing an upward trend. On the other hand, Vietnam exhibits significant fluctuations in its lobster exports to both the world and China. RCA analysis shows that Indonesia has a comparative advantage in lobster exports to the world market, while Vietnam's comparative advantage declined drastically in 2023.