Regional analysis of large chili commodities (Capsicum Annum L.) in Kolaka Regency

This research is aimed at determining base commodity, analyzing the level of specialization and determining distribution of large chili commodities in the Kolaka Regency. The benefits of this research can be taken into consideration by the local government as a basis for decision making and regional development planning on large chili as a leading commodity in Kolaka Regency. The analytical methods used are location quotient, specialization index and localization index as an analytical method. The data of this research is secondary time series data for 2016-2020 sourced from the Central Statistics Agency of Kolaka Regency. The results showed that there are 6 sub-districts basic of large chili commodities. They are Toari subdistrict, Iwoimendaa, Kolaka, Latambaga, Wolo and Pomalaa. From the 6 subdistricts, they can meet the needs of large chili in their area and can export to other areas. Subsequently results of the analysis of the specialization index in 12 Districts have no specialization or no potential areas to develop chili commodities in Kolaka Regency. However, there is 1 subdistrict, namely Baula, which has a localization value close to 1 with a localization value of 0.966, which means that large chili commodities tend to develop compared to other regions.