Agriculture Minister Initiates Export of Indonesia’s Processed Poultry Products to the Philippines

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman said his ministry is paving the way for exports of processed poultry products to the Philippines as a new market, while also expanding the scope of exports which have been routinely conducted to various countries. ‘We are re-opening for the Philippines; this means 11 destinations for processed poultry products nationally,’ the minister said after the launch of the Poultry Exports and Derived Products, amounting to 545 tonnes valued at Rp18.2 billion, to Japan, Singapore and Timor Leste in Jakarta, on Tuesday (3/3). Amran stated that the exports occur daily, particularly for processed chicken and eggs, and the activity has already reached 10 destination countries that are Indonesia’s regular clients. However, for this Tuesday’s export, poultry and derived products were exported to three countries: Timor Leste, Singapore and Japan as part of the routine ongoing shipments. This demonstrates the consistency of international demand for Indonesian poultry products. The 10 destinations include the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Oman which are potential markets in the Middle East. In addition, exports also reach Papua New Guinea, Myanmar, and Brunei Darussalam, which continue to show significant demand growth. Other markets include the Czech Republic, along with Singapore, Japan, and Timor Leste, bringing the total number of destinations to 10 before the new expansion to the Philippines. With the Philippines market exploration, the number of destinations for Indonesia’s poultry exports could rise to 11, underscoring the expansion and diversification strategy of the national poultry sector. He emphasised that the downstream policy is an instruction from President Prabowo Subianto to push up added value, strengthen domestic industry, and optimise benefits for farmers and ranchers. Downstreaming According to the Minister, downstreaming not only increases company revenue, but also enhances the welfare of smallholder farmers through price stability and more competitive export market prices. ‘This is the government’s aim with downstream. To increase the income of farmers, ranchers, and companies,’ Amran said. The government also ensures ease of export services, with licensing processes accelerated and not exceeding one instance of 24 hours, even targeted to be completed in just one hour. ‘Services must not take more than 24 hours once. If necessary one hour, the documents are completed. We will make it easier for them. We are the government serving the people. That is the President’s message. We will serve them well, (so that) the economy moves,’ said Amran.