ID FOOD Makes First Shrimp Export to the US
State-owned food holding company ID FOOD has begun tapping the export market for vaname shrimp with its maiden shipment to the United States. The company is targeting exports of 72 containers by the end of 2026, valued at approximately Rp218.5 billion, as part of its fishery commodity trading business development.
ID FOOD President Director Ghimoyo stated that the initial export marks the company’s first step in expanding the vaname shrimp market amid rising international demand for fishery products. “This maiden export is a strategic move by ID FOOD to develop the vaname shrimp market. Through integrated supply chain management, we ensure that the purchasing, processing, sales, and shipping processes meet the standards and requirements of the destination country,” Ghimoyo said in a statement on Wednesday (15/7/2026).
In the first shipment, ID FOOD exported six containers of vaname shrimp, each with a capacity of approximately 17 tonnes, totalling around 102 tonnes. The company is targeting routine shipments of eight containers per month. “With a capacity of about 17 tonnes per container, the total export volume is projected to reach 136 tonnes of vaname shrimp each month. By the end of 2026, ID FOOD is targeting 72 containers with a value of around Rp218.5 billion,” Ghimoyo explained.
He added that the target is designed to maintain supply continuity while meeting global market demand. ID FOOD is also strengthening coordination with suppliers, processing partners, and buyers to ensure product quality and delivery punctuality. For the US market, exports are conducted in cooperation with importers RCC and Sterling Seafood Corporation. ID FOOD is also developing marketing channels for vaname shrimp to Brunei Darussalam, Vietnam, and Japan.
“Destination diversification is carried out to expand market reach, reduce dependence on a single region, and maintain the continuity of the fishery product export business,” Ghimoyo said. The products marketed include raw and cooked shrimp, with variants such as Peeled Tail On (PTO) and Peeled and Deveined (PND), tailored to the needs of the destination markets.
Ghimoyo added that export development is not only aimed at increasing sales but also at strengthening the national fishery supply chain. He said this step aligns with the food trading and logistics business development being pursued by ID FOOD. “Successful exports require strong collaboration from upstream to downstream. ID FOOD plays a role in connecting supply sources so that domestic food commodities become more competitive,” Ghimoyo said.