Indonesia's F&B exports hit US$6.25 billion, ranking 4th in ASEAN

Photo caption: Deputy Minister of Trade Dyah Roro Esti delivers her remarks at the Indonesia Food and Beverage (F&B) Trade Promotion Forum in Jakarta on Tuesday (August 11, 2026).

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia has recorded US$6.25 billion in food and beverage (F&B) exports, ranking among ASEAN’s top four exporters in the sector, Deputy Minister of Trade Dyah Roro Esti said.

The achievement, she said, could be increased further as the Ministry of Trade encourages local F&B producers to expand their international reach by leveraging Indonesia’s global trade networks.

“Our F&B exports currently stand at US$6.25 billion. Compared with other ASEAN countries, we rank fourth,” Esti said at the Ministry of Trade office in Jakarta on Tuesday.

Indonesia trails Thailand, which leads the region with US$17 billion in F&B exports, followed by Vietnam with US$8.8 billion and Singapore with US$6.5 billion.

Esti highlighted the vast potential of the global market and reaffirmed the ministry’s commitment to supporting export-ready businesses in entering overseas markets.

The Ministry of Trade currently leverages Trade Attachés and Indonesian Trade Promotion Centers (ITPCs) in 33 countries to connect Indonesian businesses with potential global buyers.

The deputy minister also underscored the strong potential of global markets for Indonesian food and beverage products, particularly in the halal segment, with promising opportunities in the Middle East.

At the same time, Indonesian food is gaining a stronger presence overseas as local businesses and restaurants continue to expand internationally.

She added that the Indonesian diaspora worldwide also represents a significant market for the country’s F&B products.