In general, the main pattern of distribution of strategic commodities trade in Sumatera Utara Province in 2018 from producers to end consumers is three chains, involving two intermediary traders, namely wholesaler and retail trader.

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Release Date	:	April 1, 2020
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Abstract

• The main patterns of trade distribution in Sumatera Utara Province for 8 strategic commodities are:

1. Rice: Producers → Wholesalers → Retailers → Final Consumers
2. Red chili: Farmers → Collector traders → Retail traders → Final consumers
3. Race chicken: Producers → Retailers → Final consumers
4. Beef: Producers → Retailers → Final Consumers.
5. Shallots: Farmers → Collector traders → Retail traders → Final consumers.
6. Broiler eggs: Producers → Wholesalers → Retailers → Final Consumers.
7. Granulated Sugar: Manufacturers → Distributors → Retailers → Final Consumers.
8. Cooking oil: Producers → Distributors → Retailers → Final consumers.

• Percentage of Trade and Transport Margin (MPP) for rice in 2018 of 12.27 percent; red chili peppers 26.19 percent; pedigree chicken meat 23.04 percent; beef 21.69 percent; onion 50.17 percent; purebred chicken eggs 23.98 percent; granulated sugar 12.31 percent; and cooking oil 21.98 percent.