Indonesia's Minister of Marine Affairs and Fisheries, Sakti Wahyu Trenggono, reported that the country's fisheries production reached 5.58 million tons in the first quarter of 2025, marking a 2% year-on-year increase compared to the same period in 2024. This growth was driven by a 3% rise in aquaculture production, a 2.2% increase in seaweed production, and a modest 0.7% uptick in capture fisheries. These figures were shared during a hearing with Commission IV of the Indonesian Parliament on July 2, 2025. The average Fisherman’s Exchange Rate (NTN) improved to 103.36 in May 2025, while the Aquaculture Farmer’s Exchange Rate (NTPi) rose to 103.21, both indicating better economic conditions for fishers and farmers.
Trenggono also stated that the fisheries sector contributed 2.29% to Indonesia’s national GDP in Q1 2025, with the sector itself growing by 2.25%. Additionally, Indonesia’s fishery exports rose by 6.5% year-on-year to reach a value of USD 1.94 billion, up from USD 1.82 billion in Q1 2024. Export volume also saw a 2.3% increase over the same period. These figures highlight the sector’s resilience and growing contribution to both domestic and international markets.
