Release of Videos Demystifying Halal Requirements in Indonesia

ID2026-0001 – FAS Jakarta is pleased to announce the release of a new two-part video series designed to educate U.S. exporters, agribusinesses, and suppliers about Indonesia’s halal requirements, which will expand on October 17, 2026. The videos help U.S. stakeholders understand if their products must be certified halal and how to obtain halal certification. These videos highlight information in FAS Jakarta’s recent report, “Indonesia’s Expanding Halal Standards with Trade Impacts on the Horizon.”

Indonesia Notifies Draft Decree on Halal Logistic Requirements

ID2025-0053 – On November 17, 2025, Indonesia notified a draft Decree from Indonesia’s Halal Authority (BPJPH) regarding, “Guidelines for the Implementation of the Halal Product Assurance System for Storage, Packaging, and Distribution Services” to the WTO TBT Committee (G/TBT/N/IDN/183). This regulation establishes new requirements for business operators providing storage, packaging, and distribution services for halal-certified products, which could impact U.S. agricultural exports beyond the halal certification requirements to be implemented on October 17, 2026. Although the comment deadline was November 30, 2025, FAS requested an extension for comment until mid-January 2026. FAS Jakarta recommends U.S. industries impacted by the proposed regulation submit comments to FAS Washington by early January to inform advocacy efforts. This report contains an unofficial translation of the draft Decree.

Cotton and Products Update

ID2025-0050 – Indonesian cotton production in 2025/26 is forecast to remain insignificant. Simultaneously, the industry continues to face problems of low global and domestic demand for Indonesian textile and textile products. Issues with low demand are further exasperated by tight competition with cheaper priced products in the local market, weakened local currency, fluctuating cotton prices in international markets, and forecast increases in labor wages. As a result, Indonesian cotton imports and consumption are forecast to decline in 2025/26.

Grain and Feed Update

ID2025-0046 – Despite predictions of another year with favorable weather, 2025/26 corn and rice production are forecast to decline. Consecutive plantings of paddy increase the risk of higher pest and disease incidence, which can lead to harvest failure. Combined with land conversion to non-agricultural uses, this will reduce paddy harvested area. Conversely, competition with other secondary crops providing higher income will reduce harvested areas of corn. Nonetheless, due to higher production of paddy and corn in 2024/25, the Government of Indonesia already announced it will only allow imports of specialty rice and will continue reducing corn import quota for industry in 2025/26, which is already forcing corn wet millers to shut down in late 2025. Imports of wheat in 2025/26 are forecast to increase to meet higher demand from growing feed and poultry industry and growing consumer demand for wheat-based foods, with an increased market share for U.S. wheat.

Oilseeds and Products Update

ID2025-0045 – Post raises its forecast for soybean meal imports in 2025/26, driven by stronger poultry demand and increased requirements from the expanding Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) program. Soybean consumption is also projected to recover in 2025/26 following contracted use related to weak household consumption in early 2025. The Government of Indonesia (GOI) has reaffirmed its commitment to implement the B50 biodiesel mandate by mid-2026, despite recent plantation seizures that may impact production.

Coffee Semi-annual

ID2025-0039 – Indonesia’s 2025/26 coffee production is expected to rise to 12.5 million bags on improved yields due to favorable weather, increased inputs, and better farm maintenance. The estimate for green bean exports is revised up to 7.8 million bags on higher exportable volume, increased international demand, and Indonesian rupiah depreciation.

Biotechnology and Other New Production Technologies Annual

ID2025-0038 – Since food security is a top priority of the President Prabowo administration, Indonesia’s national strategy supports increased research and development of agricultural biotechnology products and has taken steps to approve agricultural biotechnology events. Notably, the Government of Indonesia has accepted the food safety of golden rice, but cultivation is still pending approval for feed safety and environmental safety, as well as variety release. In addition, authorities have taken a favorable approach to regulating gene editing and approving stacked trait events, which will help facilitate the development and import of related products. Unfortunately, the Government of Indonesia has not prioritized the development of animal biotechnology. There is still no regulatory framework for genetically engineered animals and no genetically engineered animal products have been approved for commercialization.

Dairy and Products Annual

ID2025-0044 – Published on November 21, 2025 Indonesia’s milk production increased to 722,883 metric tons in 2025, with record production projected for 2026, due to partial recovery from the 2023 Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak combined with significant cattle imports and improved management in modern dairy farms. This growth creates opportunities for U.S. live cattle, […]

Retail Foods Annual 

ID2025-0036 – Published on November 21, 2025 Indonesia’s grocery retail sector reached $101 billion in 2024, though it contracted slightly due to slowing consumer purchasing power and high operating costs. Traditional retailers, which still account for about 73 percent of the market, continued to decline, while supermarkets and hypermarkets also struggled amid store closures. Convenience […]