Indonesia: BPDPKS asked Jokowi to manage cocoa and coconut, not just palm oil

Published 2024년 7월 11일

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Indonesia, being one of the largest producers of coconut and cocoa, has received directions from President Joko Widodo to manage the production and export of these commodities effectively. The country produces 2.8 million tons of coconut and 180 thousand tons of cocoa annually, with export values of US$ 1.2 billion and US$1.3 billion respectively. The government plans to increase cocoa production to 400 thousand tons by focusing on replanting and development of the industry. The Palm Oil Plantation Fund Management Agency (BPDPKS) has been tasked with overseeing these activities, with a focus on supporting small holders. The government also intends to decrease the amount of land dedicated to cocoa production in favor of industrial development.

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Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs, Airlangga Hartanto, explained several directions from President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) after holding a limited meeting (ratas) discussing the management of coconut and cocoa commodities at the Presidential Palace, Jakarta, Wednesday (10/7/2024). ADVERTISEMENT According to Airlangga, Indonesia is one of the largest coconut and cocoa producing countries. It is recorded that coconut production reaches 2.8 million tons per year with an export value of US$ 1.2 billion. Then cocoa production was recorded at around 180 thousand tons with an export value of US$1.3 billion. With a total coconut plantation area of 3.3 million hectares, and a cocoa plantation area of 1.3 million hectares. Also Read: TRIPATRA Signs Contract with AGPA Refinery Complex for Palm Oil Refining Project in East Kalimantan So far, he continued, for cocoa there has been an export duty aimed at meeting domestic needs. The percentage of cocoa is between 0 – 15% depending on the ...

Source: Wartaekonomi