China Becomes a Strategic Market, Indonesia Encourages Export Access for Agricultural Commodities The Chinese market presents a significant opportunity for Indonesia's premium agricultural products. Rep: Frederikus Dominggus Bata / Ed: Gita Amanda

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA -- The Deputy Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Indonesia, Sudaryono, conveyed a significant opportunity for the country to expand the export market for agricultural products to the People's Republic of China (PRC). This was stated after meeting with the Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of the PRC, Maierdan Mugaiti, in Jakarta. Sudaryono explained that several of Indonesia's flagship commodities have the potential to penetrate the Chinese market. Products such as durian are expected to be exported directly without going through a third country, while swiftlet nests, poultry, and natural rubber have strengthened their market access to China. This step is believed to be able to provide greater added value and improve the welfare of farmers and small business owners. "Indonesia is a major producer of durian, while China is one of the world's leading consumers of durian. We want to quickly break through direct access to the Chinese ...