Kelompok Tani Kopi Wanoja, an MSME from Bandung, marked a significant milestone by exporting seven tons of Arabica coffee to Saudi Arabia, generating a total export value of 72,705 USD (equivalent to approximately IDR 1.4 billion). Bambang Lusanto Gustomo, from the West Java Customs and Excise Office, praised the achievement, attributing it to collaborative efforts between Customs and other West Java agencies committed to empowering MSMEs. The export release event, attended by various representatives including those from the West Java Cooperative and Small Business Agency, Bank Indonesia, and the National Standardization Agency, showcased the success of Kelompok Tani Kopi Wanoja's independent export endeavor. This group had participated in the 2023 MSME Export Class, organized by the West Java Customs and Excise Office and Bank Indonesia West Java, aimed at enhancing MSMEs' knowledge and skills for effective export procedures.

Bambang emphasized the economic significance of this export activity, stating it as a crucial step towards accelerating the economic growth of West Java. He expressed hope that the success of Kelompok Tani Kopi Wanoja would serve as inspiration for other MSMEs, contributing to economic growth in both West Java and the nation as a whole. In summary, Kelompok Tani Kopi Wanoja's successful Arabica coffee export to Saudi Arabia highlights the collaborative efforts of various West Java agencies in empowering MSMEs. This achievement, showcased during an export release event attended by multiple stakeholders, underscores the importance of initiatives like the MSME Export Class in enhancing MSMEs' capabilities for international trade. Bambang's remarks on the economic significance and potential inspiration for further MSME success reflect the broader impact of such endeavors on regional and national economic growth.

Source: https://www.inilah.com/petani-kopi-asal-bandung-sukses-ekspor-tujuh-ton-kopi-ke-arab-saudi