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Indonesia Pursues Trade Agreement With Mexico to Avoid Import Tariffs
Indonesia’s Trade Minister Budi Santoso said the government is looking to accelerate a bilateral trade agreement with Mexico in response to Mexico’s plan to implement import tariffs of up to 50% on goods from countries without a free trade agreement. Indonesia views a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) as an…
Indonesia Launches First 48-Ton Frozen Durian Export to China
Indonesia has officially launched its first commercial export of frozen durian to China, marking a historic milestone in the country’s agricultural trade. The shipment, totaling 48 tons and valued at around IDR 5.1 billion (about USD 305,000), was sent after nearly two years of negotiations and preparation. This inaugural export…
Head of BPOM Confirms Indonesian Spices Are Safe and Penetrate the U.S. Market
The Head of Indonesia’s Food and Drug Authority (BPOM), Prof. dr. Taruna Ikrar, officially oversaw the release of Indonesian spices certified free of radioactive contamination for export to the United States, marking a major step in ensuring product safety and international market access. In a ceremony in Surabaya, BPOM issued…
Indonesia’s Iron and Steel Exports Surge, Growing 12.12% Through October 2025
According to Indonesia’s Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the country’s iron and steel exports showed strong growth in the period from January to October 2025. The total export value reached USD 23.58 billion, up 12.12% year-on-year compared to USD 21.03 billion in the same period of 2024, making iron and steel…
