Global Consumption Trends Shift Towards Palm Products, Indonesia Ready to Strengthen Downstream Processing The Ministry of Agriculture is preparing a palm industry cluster to improve the welfare of farmers and boost exports. Rep: Frederikus Dominggus Bata / Ed: Gita Amanda

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA -- Minister of Agriculture Andi Amran Sulaiman stated that the shift in global consumption trends presents a significant opportunity for Indonesia to strengthen the downstream processing of coconuts. The shift in global consumption patterns from dairy products to coconut derivatives makes these commodities a new growth source for the national agricultural sector. Amran explained, countries like China, India, and several European nations are now consuming a lot of coconut milk and Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO) because they are considered healthier and more natural. This trend also serves as a momentum for Indonesia, as one of the world's largest coconut producers, to transition from exporting raw materials to high-value processed products. "Now, the President has asked for downstream processing to increase exports. If this is processed, we export VCO and packaged coconut water, our exports are currently Rp24 trillion. And if this is multiplied by 100, it becomes ...