Market
Fresh grapes in Indonesia function primarily as an import-dependent consumer market, with large import flows under HS 080610. UN Comtrade data (via WITS) shows Indonesia imported fresh grapes valued at USD 436,050.01 thousand in 2024, with China and Australia as the dominant suppliers by value. Domestic grape cultivation exists in multiple provinces (notably East Java and Bali) but is structurally constrained versus demand and import competition. Food-safety attention can tighten quickly in response to regional residue alerts (e.g., Shine Muscat surveillance involving BPOM, Bapanas, and the Indonesian Quarantine Agency).
Market RoleImport-dependent consumer market (net importer)
Domestic RoleLimited domestic production with niche local supply; consumption is largely met via imports
Risks
Phytosanitary HighDetection of quarantine pests or non-conforming phytosanitary documentation at Indonesia entry points can result in shipment delay, rejection, re-export, or destruction under plant quarantine enforcement for fresh fruits.Use origin-approved orchards/packhouses, ensure phytosanitary certificate accuracy (including any required additional declarations/treatments), and align pre-shipment inspection protocols with Indonesian quarantine requirements and importer checklists.
Food Safety MediumPesticide-residue alerts in the region can trigger intensified surveillance and reputational risk for imported grapes in Indonesia (e.g., Shine Muscat scrutiny involving BPOM, Bapanas, and the Indonesian Quarantine Agency).Implement residue-monitoring plans at origin (pre-harvest intervals, third-party lab tests), maintain COAs where feasible, and be prepared for rapid trace-and-withdraw actions if authorities request verification.
Logistics MediumCold-chain breaks or reefer/air capacity constraints can rapidly degrade quality (decay, dehydration, berry drop) and increase claims/rejections in Indonesia’s tropical distribution environment.Use validated reefer settings and monitoring, minimize dwell time at ports/airports, and pre-arrange fast inland distribution to reduce time at ambient temperatures.
Regulatory Compliance MediumRegulatory obligations for imported food and fresh produce (including MRL frameworks for fresh plant-origin foods) can evolve and may be actively enforced during public attention cycles.Track current Indonesian requirements (Permentan/Bapanas/BPOM as applicable), align specifications to Indonesian MRL and import-control rules, and keep documentation packages audit-ready.
FAQ
Where does Indonesia source most of its imported fresh grapes from?UN Comtrade data via WITS for HS 080610 shows China and Australia were the two largest suppliers to Indonesia by import value in 2024, followed by Peru, Chile, and the United States.
What is the most common mandatory SPS document for shipping fresh grapes into Indonesia?A phytosanitary certificate from the country of origin is a core document used for plant quarantine entry of fresh fruits into Indonesia under the Ministry of Agriculture’s plant quarantine framework.
Why can grape shipments face sudden extra scrutiny in Indonesia?When there are regional food-safety alerts (such as the 2024 Shine Muscat residue concerns), Indonesian authorities (BPOM, Bapanas, and the Indonesian Quarantine Agency) can coordinate sampling, testing, and public communication, increasing compliance and traceability pressure on importers.