PEMA exports first batch of 19 tonnes of Gayo Arabica coffee to the United States
Banda Aceh (ANTARA) - State-owned enterprise PT Pembangunan Aceh (PEMA), through its subsidiary Sumatera Noble Coffee KSO, has exported its first batch of 19 tonnes of Gayo Arabica coffee from Aceh, specifically the triple pick variety, to the United States this April 2026.
“Alhamdulillah, we are grateful for this inaugural achievement in penetrating the international market in the trading of Gayo coffee commodities,” said PT PEMA’s President Director, Mawardi Nur, in Banda Aceh on Tuesday.
He stated that this strategic step is part of the company’s efforts to strengthen its new business entity in the sustainable coffee sector for the global market.
To maintain market continuity, Sumatera Noble Coffee KSO is currently preparing the next shipment.
The fulfilment of the subsequent export quota is scheduled to be sent back to the United States in early May 2026.
“This process demonstrates business continuity as well as the increasing trust of the international market in the quality of Aceh coffee,” he said.
Mawardi noted that in this export process, PT PEMA has collaborated with local partners and farmers. Collaboration is the main strength in ensuring quality, quantity, and the company’s commitment.
He explained that PT PEMA continues to strive to build a business ecosystem in the coffee sector by involving all parties, so that the added value can be felt evenly.
“We want to keep moving forward together to continue maintaining and bringing benefits to Aceh’s economy,” he said.
Mawardi added that, besides focusing on the international market, PEMA has also recorded positive performance in the domestic market. The company has also made local sales to Medan, North Sumatra, amounting to 21 tonnes.
On this occasion, he emphasised that this achievement is the result of collective efforts from many parties, especially the support of the Governor of Aceh, Muzakir Manaf, and other parties.
“We express our thanks to the entire team, company partners, farmers, cooperatives, and all parties who have worked hard and supported each other until this export could be realised,” Mawardi Nur concluded.