Airlangga Hartarto Appreciates Agricultural Export Performance: Extraordinary!

Published 2020년 9월 27일

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Indonesia's trade balance surplus is being supported by non-oil and gas exports, particularly agricultural commodities, which have seen an 8.59% increase from January to August 2020. The export of processed agricultural products, such as Coconut Flour and Milk, has also shown resilience during the Covid-19 pandemic. Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Airlangga Hartarto, has urged the Ministry of Agriculture to encourage business players in the Riau Islands province to increase exports and expand markets abroad to aid national economic recovery. The export of Virgin Coconut Oil, which has health benefits, has also been appreciated for its role in boosting the economy during the pandemic.

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One of the supporters of Indonesia's trade balance surplus is non-oil and gas exports, especially agricultural commodities that are still strong against the Covid-19 pandemic. From January to August 2020, agricultural commodities increased by 8.59%. One of the ways to demonstrate this resilience is by releasing the export of processed agricultural products. "Today we witness the delivery of certificates as well as the first export of Coconut Flour to India and also the export of Coconut Milk to Germany for the umpteenth time," said Coordinating Minister (Menko) for the Economy Airlangga Hartarto in Jakarta, Sunday (9/27/2020). He further hopes that the Ministry of Agriculture (Kementan) can encourage business players in the Riau Islands province to be able to increase exports, expand markets abroad, and help national economic recovery. "This is a product that is 100% from Indonesia and makes the added value of coconut high. This is an extraordinary export and it is hoped that it ...

Source: Wartaekonomi