Indonesia\u2019s palm biomass performance continues to show a positive\ntrend in the global market, especially in Japan. The product Palm Kernel\nShell (PKS), or palm shells, has recorded export volumes exceeding 5\nmillion tons per year. Meanwhile, other biomass potentials such as Empty\nFruit Bunch (EFB) are being developed for marketing in pellet form to\nthe Japanese market.<\/p>\n
In efforts to strengthen and expand export markets, the Indonesian\nPalm Shell Business Association (APCASI) participated in the\nInternational Biomass Expo 2026, held from 17 to 19 March 2026 at Tokyo\nBig Sight, Tokyo.<\/p>\n
This participation is supported by the Plantation Fund Management\nAgency (BPDP) as well as the Directorate General of National Export\nDevelopment of the Ministry of Trade of the Republic of Indonesia\nthrough the Indonesia Trade Promotion Centre Osaka and the Trade Attach\u00e9\nof the Indonesian Embassy in Tokyo.<\/p>\n
The event was officially opened by the Ambassador of the Republic of\nIndonesia to Japan, Nurmala Kartini Pandjaitan Syahrir. As part of the\nprogramme, APCASI also held a business forum titled \u201cThe Amazing\nIndonesia Palm Biomass\u201d which featured various stakeholders from\nIndonesia and Japan.<\/p>\n
APCASI Chairman, Dikki Akhmar, stated that at this exhibition, they\nare promoting palm oil biomass, namely PKS and EFB pellets.<\/p>\n
\u201cIndonesian PKS has had a stable market in Japan over the past three\nyears. Looking ahead, we are encouraging the development of EFB pellets\nas an alternative energy source with great potential,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
He added that Indonesia\u2019s total palm biomass potential reaches around\n232 million metric tons per year, equivalent to electricity production\ncapacity of up to 38,760 MW. This potential is seen as a major\nopportunity in supporting the global energy transition towards more\nsustainable energy sources.<\/p>\n
Deputy Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to Japan, Maria Renata\nHutagalung, emphasised that palm biomass trade provides a positive\ncontribution to the Indonesia-Japan trade balance.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Indonesian Embassy in Tokyo will continue to support promotion\nefforts and market access expansion for Indonesian businesses in Japan,\u201d\nshe said.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Director of Planning, Collection, and Fund Development of\nBPDP, Lupi Hartono, stated BPDP\u2019s commitment to supporting the promotion\nand development of palm derivative products.<\/p>\n
\u201cBPDP not only supports promotion but also finances research to\nincrease the added value of palm derivative products, including\nIndonesian palm biomass,\u201d she explained.<\/p>\n
From the quality assurance side, President Director of PT Sucofindo,\nSandri Pasambuna, revealed that his company has established cooperation\nwith Japan Quality Assurance. This collaboration is expected to enhance\nthe credibility of Indonesian biomass certification in the eyes of\nJapanese buyers.<\/p>\n
On the other hand, Director General of National Export Development of\nthe Ministry of Trade of the Republic of Indonesia, Fajarini Puntodewi,\nadded that palm biomass is one of the strategic commodities with great\npotential as a source of foreign exchange for the country.<\/p>\n
The government, she continued, is committed to continuing to\nstrengthen promotion and expand market access through synergies with\nvarious trade representatives in Japan, including through the Trade\nAttach\u00e9 and ITPC Osaka.<\/p>\n
\u201cWith the increasing global demand for renewable energy, Indonesian\npalm biomass is expected to further strengthen its position as a\nsustainable and highly competitive alternative energy source in the\ninternational market,\u201d said Dirjen Puntodewi.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/indonesia-expands-palm-biomass-market-to-japan-1774705879", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }