Socio-Economic Profile of Vannamei Shrimp Farming (Litopenaeus vannamei) MSMEs in the North Coast of West Java, Indonesia

Abstract

This study profiles the socio-economic and production characteristics of vannamei shrimp farming MSMEs along the North Coast of West Java, Indonesia (Bekasi, Karawang, Subang, Indramayu, and Cirebon). A descriptive quantitative survey was conducted in October 2025 using a structured questionnaire administered to 40 farmers, and the data were analyzed using frequencies, percentages, descriptive summaries, and cross tabulation. Results indicate that respondents were predominantly within the productive age range (31–60 years), all were male and married, and education was dominated by senior high/vocational (50%) and university level (25%). Enterprises were mostly individually operated (97.5%) and concentrated in micro–small categories, while respondents were spatially clustered in Cirebon (n=16) and Subang (n=14). Production was largely intensive (70%) with a mean stocking density of 114.2 shrimp m⁻³, and ponds were mainly HDPE-lined (92.5%). Loan access was relatively high (72.5%), largely through banks. These findings support cluster-oriented extension, risk aware and cycle aligned financing, and targeted infrastructure support to improve MSME sustainability and competitiveness.