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Danantara Eyes European Food Firms for Strategic Investment
Indonesia’s sovereign wealth fund, Badan Pengelola Investasi Daya Anagata Nusantara Indonesia (BPI Danantara), is eyeing potential investments in European food companies as part of its strategy to expand globally. CEO Rosan Roeslani stated that aside from food, the fund is also considering opportunities in the European healthcare sector. The move…
Indonesia Maintains Trade Surplus as Palm Oil Exports Surge 35%
Indonesia recorded a 35.23% year-on-year growth in palm oil exports, reaching USD 16.66 billion between January and August 2025, according to the Central Statistics Agency (BPS). Both higher global demand and stronger commodity prices boosted the performance of the country’s top agricultural export. The average palm oil export price stood…
Indonesia Eyes Exporting Durian and Chicken to China
The Indonesian government is actively pursuing new export opportunities to China, focusing on key agricultural commodities. According to Deputy Agriculture Minister Sudaryono, Indonesia produces large volumes of durian, but so far, almost none are shipped directly to China; most exports currently route through third countries. He also highlighted that Indonesia…
EU-Indonesia Trade Deal Opens Fresh Produce Exports
The newly ratified EU-Indonesia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) significantly expands market access for European agricultural and food products into Indonesia. Under the deal, Indonesia will remove import duties on most EU agriculture goods — including dairy, meat, fruits, vegetables, and processed foods — while still maintaining protections for sensitive…
