POULTRYINDONESIA, Jakarta – The national poultry industry has recorded another positive achievement by exporting poultry products to three destination countries: Singapore, Japan, and Timor-Leste. The total export volume reached 545 tons with a value of Rp18.2 billion, to be shipped in stages starting today through March 31, 2026.

Of that total, the exports released today are valued at Rp3.3 billion, consisting of six containers with a volume of 75 tons. The shipments include consumption eggs as well as various processed chicken meat products, both ready-to-eat and ready-to-serve.

Minister of Agriculture (Mentan) Andi Amran Sulaiman emphasized that this step further solidifies the position of the national poultry industry, which has not only achieved self-sufficiency in chicken and eggs but has also begun expanding into the global market.

“Currently, we are self-sufficient in eggs and chicken with a strong production capacity. We are now pushing for exports to other countries. Today, we are launching the export of poultry products and their derivatives to three countries: Singapore, Japan, and Timor-Leste. However, beyond these three, we have also exported to ten other countries, including Oman, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Papua New Guinea, Myanmar, and more,” the Minister stated during the export launch ceremony at the Ministry of Agriculture Office in Jakarta, Tuesday (3/3/2026).

He also stressed that this export success proves Indonesia is not dependent on chicken imports from other nations. “We agree on how to become a world food barn for both carbohydrates and proteins. Now, protein—specifically from poultry—is self-sufficient and being exported,” he asserted.

The Minister added that a surge in production must not lead to a collapse in prices at the farmer level. The government controls the surplus through domestic absorption mechanisms, including utilization in the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) program, as well as by expanding export access. These steps are taken to maintain supply balance and price stability.

Key Contributors to the Export

This export cycle was carried out by four national companies. The largest contribution came from PT Charoen Pokphand Indonesia Tbk, which exported 517 tons of consumption eggs—equivalent to 8.13 million eggs—to Singapore, valued at Rp15.90 billion.

Specifically on March 3, 2026:

• PT Charoen Pokphand Indonesia Tbk (CPI): Shipped 41.3 tons of eggs worth approximately Rp1.2 billion.

• PT Japfa Comfeed Indonesia Tbk (Japfa): Exported 6 tons of processed chicken products to Singapore worth approximately Rp1 billion.

• PT Taat Indah Bersinar (TIB): Sent 22 tons of processed chicken and carcasses to Timor-Leste valued at Rp837 million.

• PT Malindo Food Delight: Penetrated the Japanese market with six tons of processed products, such as nuggets and karaage, valued at Rp271.3 million.

For business players, these exports provide market certainty amidst abundant national production. The government utilizes the surplus to keep prices stable at the farmer level while expanding global market access.

“We express our appreciation and gratitude to PT Gizindo Sejahtera Jaya (a subsidiary of CPI), PT Japfa Comfeed, PT Taat Indah Bersinar, and PT Malindo Food Delight. God willing, the government will provide support, especially regarding legality and various export needs. This also adds to the country’s foreign exchange, creates jobs, and increases the added value of the products we produce,” he said.

Quality Assurance and Veterinary Diplomacy

Meanwhile, the Director General of Livestock and Animal Health, Agung Suganda, stated that the export success is inseparable from the strengthening of the animal health system, food safety guarantees, and supervision based on international standards.

“Every exported product has gone through a veterinary certification process and strict supervision in accordance with the destination country’s requirements. We ensure that aspects of traceability, biosecurity, and food safety are met so that exports remain sustainable,” said Agung.

He added that opening and maintaining overseas market access is achieved through intensive veterinary diplomacy. “We continue to strengthen technical communication with the veterinary authorities of partner countries. International market trust must be maintained through consistency in quality and compliance with standards,” he said.

With abundant production and a growing export market, national poultry business players are now in an increasingly strong position. The Ministry of Agriculture affirmed it will continue to oversee the balance between production surplus, price stability at the farmer level, and global market expansion, ensuring the national poultry industry becomes increasingly independent and competitive.

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