Plantation commodities that become the mainstay of the Indonesian foreign exchange source

Published 2022년 4월 2일

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Indonesia is a major exporter of pepper, coconut, and tea, making it one of the world's largest producers of these commodities. The country has the largest pepper field in the world, contributing to job creation and foreign exchange earnings. In 2021, pepper exports reached 39,961.36 tons, tea exports were 46,003.88 tons, and coconut exports were 2,133,555.64 tons. Indonesia is the 7th largest tea producer in the world, with tea production primarily for export. The demand for coconut and its derivative products is increasing, and Indonesia is the world's leading producer of coconut shell briquettes. However, the country is unable to meet all export demands. There is also a high demand for organic palm sugar from European countries.

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My Agriculture— Currently, Indonesia is one of the largest pepper exporters in the world, and the largest pepper field in the world is located in Indonesia. Not only pepper, other plantation commodities that are also a mainstay are coconut and tea which both contribute to the country's foreign exchange. Based on the 2021 plantation balance, pepper exports managed to reach 39,961.36 tons, while pepper imports were recorded at 295.37 tons. Tea exports were recorded at 46,003.88 tons, while tea imports were recorded at 10,442.75 tons. Furthermore, coconut exports were recorded at 2,133,555.64 tons, while coconut imports were recorded at 76,183.28 tons. Black pepper originating from Lampung is known in the world market as Lampung black pepper, while white pepper originating from the Bangka Belitung Islands Province is known as Muntok white pepper. The development of pepper commodities in the country has succeeded in creating jobs and becoming a source of income for farmers. The next ...

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