Halal Industry Contributes 27 Per Cent to National GDP, Reaching Rp4,900 Trillion
The Halal Product Assurance Agency (BPJ Har) has revealed that the halal industry ecosystem and supply chain, under the supervision and regulation of Halal Product Assurance (JPH), contribute approximately 27 per cent to the national Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The value reaches approximately Rp4,900 trillion.
The Head of BPJPH, Ahmad Haikal Hasan, stated that the contribution of the halal sector to the economy is often not directly visible to the public, despite its massive impact on the movement of national production, trade, and consumption sectors.
“The contribution of the halal industry to the national economy is very significant, representing 27 per cent of the national GDP. This demonstrates that halal is not merely a matter of certification, but also an essential part of Indonesia’s economic development,” Haikal said in a statement on Tuesday, 2 June 2026.
He further emphasised that halal does not only relate to product certification but encompasses the entire ecosystem and supply chain, involving various sectors including processing industries, logistics, trade, and various supporting service sectors.
Therefore, the implementation of Halal Product Assurance (JPH) also drives economic activity across various sectors while strengthening the competitiveness of Indonesian products in both domestic and global markets.
“Behind a single halal product lies a long supply chain involving millions of business actors. When the halal ecosystem grows, sectors such as production, distribution, trade, and exports also grow. Halal becomes an important instrument in creating national economic added value,” said Haikal.
Additionally, he noted that halal should not be understood solely as a matter of food and beverages or merely as a religious obligation. According to him, halal is part of a value system that builds trust, integrity, and civilisation.
“Halal is not only for Muslims. Halal is for all. Halal has become part of a modern lifestyle and a symbol of quality, cleanliness, safety, traceability, and the trust required by today’s global society. When halal becomes a culture and a lifestyle, it is not just the halal industry that grows, but also trust, productivity, and the quality of human resources,” he added.