Halal Certification Enables Industry to Expand Global Market Access
Minister of Industry Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita stated that entrepreneurs have the opportunity to expand access to global markets, particularly in countries with predominantly Muslim populations, by obtaining halal certification. “Halal certification not only provides legal certainty for Muslim consumers, but also guarantees product quality, raw material safety, and transparency in production processes,” he said in a written statement on Wednesday, 11 March 2026.
Based on data compiled by the Ministry of Industry, the potential value of global halal market transactions could exceed US$3 trillion per year. However, intra-trade among member states of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) remains relatively low, creating a gap between import requirements and the export potential of halal products.
According to Agus, this situation presents a significant opportunity for Indonesia to expand its share of the global halal product market. He expressed confidence that with the strength of Indonesia’s manufacturing sector and substantial support from natural resources and human capital, Indonesia has the potential to become a major player in the global halal supply chain.
Agus stated that the halal industry no longer serves merely to supply the religious needs of communities. Beyond this, the Golkar politician said the halal industry opens high-value economic opportunities and is capable of contributing significantly to the growth of manufacturing industries and the national economy.
Agus noted that public awareness of halal products is no longer solely related to religious compliance. Rather, halal products are increasingly associated with quality assurance and product safety guarantees.
He explained that halal products are considered to have more transparent production processes, higher hygiene standards, and provide better consumer protection.
The Ministry of Industry will continue to encourage domestic industry players, particularly the small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) sector, to proactively obtain halal certification. This is because halal certification is believed to enhance the competitiveness of domestic industrial products in both domestic and global markets.
Agus stated that the Ministry of Industry will also accelerate the halal certification process through various coaching and facilitation programmes for industry players to meet applicable halal standards.