Profit Analysis in Using Small Diameter Log of Quercus species

摘要

This study aims to compare the profitability of using small diameter logs of Quercus species in terms of net profit (ratio), net income (ratio). The small logs of Quercus species could be used for the bed logs for shiitake mushroom and Phellinus linteus, sawdust, charcoal, and wood chip. The data of cost and revenue are collected by a face-to-face survey method from the associated factories. Our results show that the profitability for Phellinus linteus production is highest because its price has been formed high due to low market competition mainly resulted from capital service cost and production technique requirement. The next is followed by Shiitake mushroom, sawdust, wood chip, and charcoal. The study also reveals that profitability for long returning periods of investment is higher than that of short returning periods.