Exporter Guide Annual

ID2025-0027 – Indonesia, Southeast Asia’s largest economy with a population of 282 million, presents significant opportunities for U.S. exporters despite regulatory challenges, declining middle-class purchasing power, and tariff preferences granted to our major competitors. In 2024, the United States exported $3 billion of agricultural products to Indonesia with major products including soybeans, livestock feed ingredients, dairy products, wheat, cotton, beef, and fresh fruit. Tariff and non-tariff barriers remain, such as import licensing and facility registration requirements. In addition, halal certification requirements will apply to most agricultural products by October 2026. However, Indonesia’s tropical climate and rising demand for food products support continued growth in high-value agricultural imports. To succeed in this challenging but lucrative market, U.S. exporters should work closely with local importers, participate in major trade shows, and understand Indonesia’s relationship-focused business culture.

Exporter Guide

ID2023-0036
The United States is the second largest supplier of agricultural products to Indonesia with a 13 percent market share in 2022. Major exports include soybeans, wheat, cotton, milk powder, feeds and fodders, dairy, fresh fruit, and beef and beef products. These products also have the best growth potential due to insufficient local production to meet the growing demand for these goods. Despite an often challenging and unpredictable regulatory environment, especially for those products that compete with local goods, opportunities exist for exporters to supply Indonesia’s developed tourism market, growing food processing industry, and modern retail channels.

Guide to Re-selling Containerized Cargo After Arrival

ID2020-0017 – This report provides an overview of the general procedures for re-selling containerized cargo after arrival to Indonesia. The specific requirements for any particular shipment may differ from the procedures outlined in the report. Exporters are advised to work closely with their importer or agent to ensure all Customs requirements are met.

Retail Product Registration Guide for Imported Food and Beverages

ID2018-1818 – The Government of Indonesia (GOI) requires all food and beverage products in retail packaging and food additives to obtain a distribution authorization from The National Agency for Drug and Food Control (BPOM) before entering retail market. This report provides a general overview of the registration process and requirements.