Indonesia is accelerating the growth of its aquaculture industry after farmed fish production reached 5.02 million tons by the third quarter of 2025, accounting for 96.95% of the annual target of 5.17 million tons. The Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries expressed confidence that the target will be fully achieved once fourth-quarter data are finalized. The sector also delivered outstanding fiscal performance, with non-tax state revenue from aquaculture surpassing its target by 391.55%, supported by effective government policies and technical assistance.
In addition to fish production, seaweed output reached 8.2 million tons, equal to 94.97% of the 2025 target. Indonesia is advancing aquaculture under a blue economy framework that integrates environmental protection with economic value, focusing on high-potential commodities such as shrimp, seaweed, tilapia, crabs, and lobsters. Shrimp exports alone are expected to generate between USD 1.1 billion and USD 2 billion. Major initiatives include aquaculture pilot zones, pond revitalization, and community-based villages, highlighted by a 315-hectare tilapia farming area in West Java and a 2,000-hectare integrated shrimp project in East Nusa Tenggara valued at IDR 7 trillion (approximately USD 420 million), aimed at boosting production, employment, and sustainable livelihoods.
