Indonesia: Becoming a mainstay of exports, shrimp contribute 30.7%

Published 2024년 6월 13일

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In 2023, shrimp was the leading product in Indonesia's fisheries exports, contributing 30.7% with a value of US$ 1.73 billion. Other top exports included Tuna-Cakalang-Tongkol, Squid-Cuttle-Octopus, Crab-Crab, Seaweed, Pearls, and Tilapia. The United States was the largest market for these exports, followed by China, Japan, ASEAN, and the European Union. The Indonesian government ensures that these products meet international standards and quality before export.

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Reporter: Aurelia Lucretie | Editor: Putri Werdiningsih KONTAN.CO.ID - JAKARTA. Shrimp dominate Indonesia's exports in the fisheries sector. Throughout 2023, shrimp was the largest contributor with a portion reaching 30.7%. "Shrimp amounting to US$ 1.73 billion contributed 30.7% to the total export value," said Doni Ismanto, Special Staff to the Minister of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries for Media and Public Communication to Kontan, Thursday (13/6). Then followed by Tuna-Cakalang-Tongkol at US$ 927.13 million (16.5%), Squid-Cuttle-Octopus at US$ 762.59 million (13.5%), Crab-Crab at US$ 447.65 million (7.9%), Seaweed amounting to US$ 433.72 million (7.7%), Pearls amounting to US$ 112.90 million (2.0%), and Tilapia amounting to US$ 81.77 million (1, 5%). He said, there are several countries that are the main market share for exports of Indonesian fishery products. Currently the United States' largest. "United States (US) with a value of US$ 1.91 billion (33.9% of the total export ...

Source: Kontan