POULTRYINDONESIA, Jakarta – Indonesia’s poultry industry has opened 2026 on a positive note. As of March 2026, exports of Indonesian poultry products reached 545 tons, valued at Rp18.2 billion, according to Ministry of Agriculture data for the first quarter of 2026.

Table eggs remain the backbone of exports, accounting for 517 tons or approximately 8.13 million eggs. The remainder consists of chicken carcasses and processed poultry products. In an interview in Jakarta on Sunday (April 9, 2026), Minister of Agriculture Andi Amran Sulaiman stated that this figure reflects more than just production capacity.

“This is proof that our poultry production is in surplus and capable of penetrating export markets. It means the sector is becoming increasingly competitive. Moving forward, the government will encourage business players to continue expanding exports to reduce domestic surplus,” he explained.

The Minister’s statement is supported by data from the Ministry of Agriculture. National broiler meat production currently stands at 4.29 million tons per year, while domestic consumption is around 4.12 million tons. For table eggs, production reaches 6.54 million tons, with domestic consumption at approximately 6.47 million tons. This surplus provides room for industry players to expand into international markets.

The strong performance in early 2026 did not happen overnight. Indonesia’s poultry export trend has shown steady growth over the past few years. In 2024, export volume was around 300 tons, valued at Rp10–11 billion. This increased to approximately 400 tons worth Rp13–15 billion in 2025, before rising significantly to 545 tons in early 2026.

This growth indicates that the poultry industry’s strategy is becoming more structured, from strengthening upstream production chains, improving quality standards and biosecurity, to trade diplomacy that has opened access to new destination countries, particularly in Asia and other developing markets.

Not only has volume increased, but the structure of exports is also shifting. Processed products such as nuggets and karaage are beginning to take a larger share compared to raw products. According to Amran, this is not merely diversification, but a shift in Indonesia’s bargaining position in the global market.

“We are encouraging downstream development of poultry products so that exports are not limited to raw materials, but also include processed products with higher added value. These products offer better margins and are more resilient to fluctuations in raw commodity prices. For farmers and downstream industry players, this creates more stable opportunities,” he said.

Behind the rising export figures, there are technical prerequisites that cannot be overlooked. The government has reaffirmed its commitment to continuously improving management aspects, alongside strengthening the entire value chain from upstream to downstream as the foundation of long-term competitiveness.

“Going forward, we are optimistic that poultry exports will continue to increase in line with improvements in quality and production standards. For industry players, exports should no longer be seen as a backup option when the domestic market is saturated, but as a key strategy to maintain supply-demand balance,” Amran concluded.

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