Important Note
This page is for educational information only. It does not promise income, guaranteed profit, investment return, or fixed earnings. The examples below are simple illustrations to help visitors understand the process.
BASIC FORMULA
Basic Buy-and-Sell Formula
The basic idea of seaweed buy-and-sell is simple. Capital is divided by the buying price per kilo to know how many kilos can be bought. Those kilos are then multiplied by the selling price per kilo to know the possible gross sales. From the gross sales, capital and expenses are subtracted to see the possible net profit.
CAPITAL
Capital and Buying Price
Capital is the money used to buy dried seaweed from farmers or small collectors. The buying price per kilo affects how many kilos the capital can cover. A lower buying price allows more kilos, while a higher buying price means fewer kilos.
KILOS
Kilos Bought
The number of kilos bought is one of the most important numbers. It depends on the capital, the buying price, and the quality of the seaweed. Farmers usually weigh the seaweed carefully before any transaction.
SELLING
Selling Price and Additional Earning
Selling price is the price offered by the next buyer. The difference between the selling price and the buying price is the possible additional earning per kilo. Even a small difference per kilo can matter when many kilos are involved.
EXPENSES
Expenses and Net Profit
Expenses may include transportation, storage, handling, drying, and other costs. Net profit is what remains after all expenses are subtracted from the gross sales. Real expenses may change depending on the day, distance, and weather.
QUALITY
Why Seaweed Quality Matters
The class or quality of seaweed affects both buying and selling price. Well-dried, clean seaweed usually has a better price. Wet, dirty, or mixed seaweed may receive a lower price from buyers.
Formula
Simple Computation
Sample Computation Area
Example: ₱10,000 capital
Buying price
₱16 / kg
Selling price
₱18 / kg
Difference / kg
₱2
Kilos bought
₱10,000 ÷ ₱16 = 625 kg
Gross sales
625 × ₱18 = ₱11,250
Possible net (no expenses)
₱11,250 − ₱10,000 = ₱1,250
Real numbers will change depending on expenses, seaweed quality, drying condition, weather, transport, and buyer demand.
For learning, not for guarantees
Seaweed earning can change depending on real conditions. The purpose of this page is to help visitors understand the process, not to guarantee results.