Indonesia: The Ministry of Agriculture made a breakthrough to increase Swallow's Nest (SBW) exports

Published 2021년 5월 27일

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The Ministry of Agriculture in Indonesia is making efforts to export Swallow's Nest (SBW) from East Java, following the potential high demand for this commodity, especially in China. In 2020, Surabaya, East Java, facilitated 1,826 exports of SBW with a volume of 245,387 tons. The government aims to contribute to the country's foreign exchange by overcoming the obstacles preventing SBW from entering the international market and by providing guidance to breeders. The Minister of Agriculture has also instructed to develop and oversee the export process of SBW in Indonesia, with a target of 80% export to China.

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REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA - The Ministry of Agriculture (Kementan) through the Directorate General of Animal Husbandry and Animal Health (Ditjen PKH) will soon make a breakthrough in seeking to export Swallow's Nest (SBW) in East Java. This is because East Java has a high potential for SBW exports. Throughout 2020, exports of SBW from Surabaya, East Java have been facilitated as many as 1,826 times the export of swallow's nest with a volume of 245,387 tons. This commodity is mainly exported to China and the price of one kilogram can reach IDR 40 million. "We have to take breakthrough steps as soon as possible, because this will greatly contribute to our country's foreign exchange," said the PKH Director General, Nasrullah. He ensured that the existing obstacles would be fixed so that the swallow's nest could penetrate the international market. In addition, the government is also certain to be present to assist and provide guidance to SBW breeders. For this reason, Nasrullah ...

Source: Republika