Ministry of Marine Affairs Records Rp2.38 Trillion in Investment in Q1 2025
DIALEKSIS.COM | Jakarta - The Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) continues to strengthen investment in the marine and fisheries sector. Through synergy with the Ministry of Investment/BKPM and regional governments, the KKP recorded investment achievements of Rp2.38 trillion in the first quarter of 2025.
"Synergy between ministries, agencies and regional governments is key to driving sustainable investment in the marine and fisheries sector," said Director General for Strengthening the Competitiveness of Marine and Fisheries Products (PDS), Tornanda Syaifullah, in an official statement received on Wednesday (16/7/2025).
He noted that this collaboration encompasses business opportunity mapping, preparation of promotional materials, expedited licensing, and facilitation of partnerships with prospective investors. "We want to create an investment ecosystem that is conducive, integrated and sustainable," said Tornanda.
**Fisheries Processing Takes the Lead**
KKP data shows that the fisheries processing subsector was the largest contributor to investment, valued at Rp1.01 trillion or 42.3% of total investment. This was followed by aquaculture (Rp550 billion), capture fisheries (Rp400 billion), trade (Rp360 billion) and fisheries services (Rp60 billion).
In terms of location, East Java led investment realisation at Rp548 billion (23.1%), followed by Central Java (Rp546 billion) and DKI Jakarta (Rp230 billion). Meanwhile, the largest investors came from South Korea (Rp370 billion), followed by China (Rp170 billion) and Malaysia (Rp130 billion).
Investment trends also showed positive signals. "Over the past five years, the marine and fisheries sector has grown 66.04% per year. This shows that investor confidence continues to increase," said Tornanda.
**Need for Investment Literacy**
The KKP is also actively promoting investment literacy and promotion. On 3 July 2025, the Directorate General of PDS and BKPM held an online socialisation on investment procedures for the marine and fisheries processing and marketing subsector, attended by 777 participants from various backgrounds, including investors, regional agencies and business operators.
This socialisation was also part of the Indonesia-China technical cooperation (TCG) in the fisheries sector.
Nevertheless, the contribution of the marine and fisheries sector to total national investment remains relatively small. "The ranking of foreign direct investment in the fisheries sector is currently still at 23rd position. Yet Indonesia's marine potential is enormous. This is what we will continue to push together with BKPM and regional partners," he concluded.
"Synergy between ministries, agencies and regional governments is key to driving sustainable investment in the marine and fisheries sector," said Director General for Strengthening the Competitiveness of Marine and Fisheries Products (PDS), Tornanda Syaifullah, in an official statement received on Wednesday (16/7/2025).
He noted that this collaboration encompasses business opportunity mapping, preparation of promotional materials, expedited licensing, and facilitation of partnerships with prospective investors. "We want to create an investment ecosystem that is conducive, integrated and sustainable," said Tornanda.
**Fisheries Processing Takes the Lead**
KKP data shows that the fisheries processing subsector was the largest contributor to investment, valued at Rp1.01 trillion or 42.3% of total investment. This was followed by aquaculture (Rp550 billion), capture fisheries (Rp400 billion), trade (Rp360 billion) and fisheries services (Rp60 billion).
In terms of location, East Java led investment realisation at Rp548 billion (23.1%), followed by Central Java (Rp546 billion) and DKI Jakarta (Rp230 billion). Meanwhile, the largest investors came from South Korea (Rp370 billion), followed by China (Rp170 billion) and Malaysia (Rp130 billion).
Investment trends also showed positive signals. "Over the past five years, the marine and fisheries sector has grown 66.04% per year. This shows that investor confidence continues to increase," said Tornanda.
**Need for Investment Literacy**
The KKP is also actively promoting investment literacy and promotion. On 3 July 2025, the Directorate General of PDS and BKPM held an online socialisation on investment procedures for the marine and fisheries processing and marketing subsector, attended by 777 participants from various backgrounds, including investors, regional agencies and business operators.
This socialisation was also part of the Indonesia-China technical cooperation (TCG) in the fisheries sector.
Nevertheless, the contribution of the marine and fisheries sector to total national investment remains relatively small. "The ranking of foreign direct investment in the fisheries sector is currently still at 23rd position. Yet Indonesia's marine potential is enormous. This is what we will continue to push together with BKPM and regional partners," he concluded.