Fruit and Vegetable Central Market of Gamping

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A. Overview

Most markets in Indonesia are run by the local government, but not Gemah Ripah Market. The market is entirely run by the grocers themselves. Gemah Ripah Market, more popular as Fruit and Vegetable Central Market of Gamping (or Gamping Central Market), occupies 1.5 acres of land and was established in 1995, providing mostly fruits and greens. The grocers, over 168 of them, are affiliated in Gemah Ripah Cooperation.

Previously in early 1990s, this market was at Shopping Center in Yogyakarta downtown. Then, since the area was about to be used for green open space, in 1995, the fruit and green grocers were moved to Pelem Gurih area. However, not all of them moved there, there were some who stayed at Shopping Center area (now Taman Pintar).

The grocers at Gemah Ripah Market are among those who were moved to Pelem Gurih. Three months after the movement, their turnover was decreasing. They finally initiated to move to Gamping. They bought the land from the local people on their own expense. After seven years of installment, the land was finally theirs. Gemah Ripah Market is an autonomous market because the local government does not involve on the management. The market is run based on the agreement among sellers. Under the umbrella of the cooperation, all kind of transaction must be through the cooperation first.

Gamping Central Market’s layout was determined by the agreement of the grocers. To facilitate loading and discharging process, the market is divided into 6 blocks. There are as many as 139 kiosks, 4 x 9 meters each.

Gamping Central Market is also known as a transitional market. The fruits transit at the market to be then sorted and classified based on their quality. Grocers who have the duty to do the sorting get commission.

The incoming and outgoing trucks off the harvesting season are around 70, but during harvesting season they reach 75 – 150. Every truck must queue in order to make the loading and discharging process run well. Porters doing the loading and discharging are paid Rp 60,000 per truck he serves.

Many other markets have underwent several changes in term of management, aiming at creating a more comfort when people do their shopping. Also, it is hoped that by presenting comfortable traditional market people will be encouraged to going to traditional market instead of modern ones.

B. Features

The fruits that go to Gamping Central Market are local fruits. But there are few imported ones. There are 4 kiosks that specially deal with imported fruits. Among the local fruits are apple, avocado, orange, melon, pineapple, mango, banana, salak, and watermelon. Some local fruits are originated from areas in East Java like Banyuwangi, Blitar, Jember, Malang, Madiun, Nganjuk, Tulungagung, and Situbondo. In addition, there are some fruits that are brought from eastern part of Indonesia such as from Sulawesi, Kalimantan, and Bali. Gamping Central Market has a patterned marketing system; fruits are brought in from eastern regions to be then marketed to buyers from western regions of Indonesia namely Purworejo, Kebumen, Cilacap, Tegal, Ciamis, Cirebon, Tasikmalaya, and Jakarta.

Fruits originated from Yogyakarta are melon, salak, and watermelon. Meanwhile, some imported fruits in this market are apple, pear, orange, longan, and grape. Apple is imported from America and China, orange from Brazil and Argentina, longan from Thailand, and grape from America.

The marketing strategy of this market is that buyers must buy in bulk. This is applied to all commodities except watermelon and melon. A basket is the minimum amount that buyers must buy, it equals to 65 kilograms in which different fruit has different price. Imported fruits are usually more expensive than local ones. The demand for fruits in this market does not only come from individuals but also supermarkets.

The market security is guaranteed because the market manager works with the police institution and social apparatus to avoid illegal retribution.

C. Location

Fruit and Vegetable Central Market of Gamping is located at Wates Street Km. 3.5 Gamping, Sleman, Special Region of Yogyakarta.

D. Access

From Yogyakarta downtown, Gamping Central Market is accessible through Yogyakarta – Gamping route. If taking a public transportation from Giwangan Bus Station, you can take the city bus route 15 which will stop right in front of the market. It takes you 45 minutes from Yogyakarta downtown to Gamping Central Market.

E. Price

Visiting Fruit and Vegetable Central Market of Gamping is free of charge. You are only charged with the parking fee: Rp 1,000 for motorcycle and Rp 2,000 for car.

F. Accommodations and Facilities

Fruit and Vegetable Central Market of Gamping is supported with such facilities as market management office, market security office, parking area, toilet, and small mosque. There are also minimarket, ATM booth, Pasar Bank dan Pasar Traditional Bank, ojeg (motorcycle taxi) and pedicab stands located nearby.

Text: Andreas Eko Wahyu S
Photo(s): Collection of Jogjatrip.com
Translation: Apri Widiastuti
(Primary data and various sources)

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