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Gambier, Pepper, and Cocoa Become New Downstreaming Focus to Boost Exports and Jobs
Indonesia’s Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman announced that the government will prioritize downstreaming of plantation commodities such as cocoa, pepper, cashew, gambier, and coconut to increase export value and create millions of new jobs. He emphasized coconut as a key strategic commodity, citing its potential to generate up to USD…
Top Ten Export Destinations for Indonesia’s Tropical Fruits
Indonesia’s equatorial location grants it year-round access to a rich variety of tropical fruits—from durians and mangosteens to rambutans—making the country a global powerhouse in tropical fruit production and export. According to 2023 data from the Observatory of Economic Complexity (OEC), China was the top importer of Indonesian tropical fruits…
Aceh Economic Council Assesses Krueng Geukuh Port Ready to Become CPO Export Hub
The Aceh Economic Council (DEA) has identified Krueng Geukuh Port in Lhokseumawe as a promising candidate for a regional Crude Palm Oil (CPO) export hub. Following a recent site visit, DEA Secretary-General Ismail Rasyid and member Hasballah M. Thaib (Rocky) noted the port's readiness, citing operational activity including a 10,000-ton…
Government to Develop Coal to Chemical Project to Strengthen National Chemical Industry
The Indonesian government, through the Ministry of Industry (MoI), is collaborating with China's Beiken Energy Group Co., Ltd. to develop a Coal to Chemical project. This initiative is part of efforts to enhance the national chemical industry’s supply chain by utilizing coal as a raw material for high-value petrochemical products.…
