SEKTOR UNGGULAN DI ERA PANDEMI COVID 19 WILAYAH REGIONAL SUMATERA

Abstract

The Sumatra region is the region with the second largest contribution after Java Island,which experienced a smaller contraction compared to the national figure. The Sumatraregion has the opportunity to increase its contribution to the Indonesian economy. Thepurpose of this study was to analyze the leading sectors in the Sumatra region. The dataanalysis method used is Location Quotient analysis. The results showed that the Sumatraregion in general has advantages in the agricultural and mining sectors. Almost all provincesin the Sumatra region have a competitive advantage in the agricultural sector (only RiauIslands Province which does not have a competitive advantage in the agricultural sector).Only three provinces have a competitive advantage in the manufacturing sector. The threeprovinces are Riau Province, Bangka Belitung Islands Province and Riau Islands Province. Thisshows that the processing industry in the Sumatra region has not yet developed or is stillinferior to other regions.