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401 Cubic Meters of Plywood Ready for Export to Germany-South Korea Inspected by BKHIT South Kalimantan
The Animal, Fish and Plant Quarantine Center (BKHIT) of South Kalimantan has inspected 401 cubic meters of plywood, valued at approximately IDR 3.75 billion, intended for export to Germany and South Korea. The inspection aimed to ensure the plywood was free from live insects and pests, adhering to the phytosanitary…
Malang’s Robusta Coffee Reaches the Netherlands Amid Sustainability Push
Malang Regency has successfully exported its renowned Dampit robusta coffee, with exports reaching 45,000 tons annually, particularly to European markets like the Netherlands through PT Asal Jaya. Although Malang contributes around 13,000–15,000 tons, limited land (18,000 hectares) and low productivity (0.8–1.1 tons/ha) remain challenges. To address this, the GoTo Impact…
Optimizing Bitung Special Economic Zone Boosts Export Growth
The development of Bitung’s Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in North Sulawesi is accelerating export and import activities, with a target expansion area of 2,500 hectares. According to Muhammad Habibi, Acting Head of Bitung Container Terminal, efforts are underway to attract more industries to the SEZ, which already houses a paper…
Batam’s Exports Reach USD 1.49 Billion in March 2025
Electrical machinery (HS 85) remained the top export, contributing USD 2.06 billion or 45.65% of nonmigas exports. Other major contributors included ships (USD 540 million), mechanical machines (USD 503 million), iron and steel goods (USD 322 million), and cocoa products (USD 240 million). Fish and shrimp exports also showed notable…
