Eximbank Boosts SME Exports to Canada Through Market Expansion Programme
Through the Export Market Access Programme, the Indonesia Eximbank (LPEI) and the Ministry of Trade have successfully opened access to the Canadian market for seven export-oriented small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). In collaboration with the Trade Attaché at the Indonesian Embassy in Ottawa, these seven SMEs secured export contracts valued at USD 190,000 (approximately IDR 3.4 billion), signed on 11 March 2026.
The participating SMEs include PT Kultiva, CV Menara Desa, PT Wins Organic, PT Anak Garuda Sejahtera, PT Indo Tropikal, CV Dua Sholeha, and PT Azaki International. As of 12 June 2026, six of these SMEs have realised shipments with a total value of USD 170,000, while the shipment for PT Azaki International, valued at USD 20,000, is scheduled for July 2026.
The exported products include ready-to-eat processed tempeh, coconut sugar, palm sugar, ginger candy, fried shallots, and fruit chips.
This success is the result of ongoing collaboration between Indonesia Eximbank and the Ministry of Trade to strengthen support for export-oriented SMEs in penetrating international markets. Maria Sidabutar, Head of Consulting Services Division at Indonesia Eximbank, explained that the Export Market Access Programme aims to help SMEs compete on the global stage. The programme serves as a strategic instrument for Indonesia Eximbank to build a sustainable pipeline of new exporters.
In addition to enhancing production capacity and product quality, the programme ensures that SMEs are prepared in terms of regulation, logistics, and international market penetration strategies. “Through the Export Market Access Programme, Indonesia Eximbank provides end-to-end assistance to SMEs, starting from product curation, quality and packaging improvement, fulfilment of export standards, business matching, to facilitating international market access. This export release is concrete proof that Indonesian SMEs are capable of penetrating the global market when supported by the right ecosystem,” said Maria.
Synergy continues with a second market access expansion to Canada on 12 May 2026, involving 12 export-oriented SMEs that passed the curation process. Product samples from these SMEs have already been sent to potential buyers in Canada. The products introduced include various food and beverage categories, such as biscuits, skin chips, spices, gluten-free snacks, ready-to-drink beverages, and confectionery.
Beyond providing assistance and facilitating market access, Indonesia Eximbank also supports the shipment of product samples to Canada. These samples will be evaluated by potential buyers as part of the process of exploring and developing sustainable trade cooperation.