{"id":26743,"date":"2026-03-02T08:38:31","date_gmt":"2026-03-02T01:38:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.poultryindonesia.com\/saudi-restricts-ri-poultry-imports-government-strengthens-national-animal-health-system\/"},"modified":"2026-03-02T08:51:58","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T01:51:58","slug":"saudi-restricts-ri-poultry-imports-government-strengthens-national-animal-health-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.poultryindonesia.com\/en\/saudi-restricts-ri-poultry-imports-government-strengthens-national-animal-health-system\/","title":{"rendered":"Saudi Restricts RI Poultry Imports, Government Strengthens National Animal Health System"},"content":{"rendered":"
POULTRYINDONESIA, Jakarta<\/b> \u2013 The restrictions on poultry and egg imports imposed by the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) on Indonesia are viewed as a common practice in international trade. The government is using this momentum to strengthen national animal health standards to expand future export opportunities for poultry products.<\/h6>\n
According to a release from the Directorate General of Livestock and Animal Health (Ditjen PKH)<\/b>, Indonesia has been on Saudi Arabia’s temporary ban list since 2004 following the global outbreak of avian influenza. This policy is not new, as Saudi Arabia periodically updates its list of affected countries based on the global development of poultry diseases.<\/h6>\n
Agung Suganda<\/b>, Director General of Livestock and Animal Health at the Ministry of Agriculture, emphasized that this situation serves as a catalyst for strengthening the national veterinary system.<\/h6>\n

“With this momentum, we are striving to strengthen the animal health system. We are ensuring that biosecurity and disease surveillance are implemented consistently as national standards to increase international market confidence,” Agung stated at the Ministry of Agriculture Office, Jakarta, Wednesday (Feb 25, 2025).<\/p>\n

Economic Impact and Market Strategy<\/h6>\n
From an economic perspective, the impact of this policy on the national poultry industry is considered limited. Thus far, Indonesian poultry exports to Saudi Arabia have not been significant, while the domestic market remains the backbone of national production.<\/h6>\n
“Nevertheless, we must continue to seek export potential, considering Indonesia is the largest poultry producer in ASEAN with a livestock population reaching approximately 3.9 billion head<\/b>, far exceeding domestic consumption needs,” he added. He noted that the government’s goal is not just market access, but ensuring Indonesian products meet globally recognized standards. Processed products<\/b> are a strategic path and proof of the national industry’s readiness to compete globally.<\/h6>\n
Export Progress and Requirements<\/h6>\n
Despite restrictions, the export route for processed poultry remains open, provided the products undergo heat treatment<\/b> at temperatures capable of inactivating the HPAI (Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza) virus.<\/h6>\n
Meanwhile, Makmun<\/b>, Director of Downstreaming Livestock Products, explained that market access for fresh products like carcasses and eggs has not yet been granted. “Exports of poultry products to Saudi Arabia are still in the requirements negotiation stage. For carcasses and eggs\u2014both fresh and frozen\u2014approval has not been granted so far,” he said.<\/h6>\n
However, some progress has been recorded:<\/h6>\n