In August 2023, the village of Pacitan in East Java achieved recognition as a Devisa Village by Bupati Pacitan Indrata Nur Bayuaji, signifying its substantial potential in the agricultural commodity of elephant ginger. This designation follows a collaborative effort involving various ministries and institutions, including the Indonesian Export Financing Agency (Indonesia Eximbank), the Ministry of Finance (DJKN, DJBC, DJP, PKN STAN, DJPK), and the East Java Provincial Government. The Devisa Elephant Ginger Village encompasses around 11,100 farmers from 36 different villages within several regions of Pacitan, East Java. To support the development of this village, LPEI collaborates with Village-Owned Enterprises (Bumdes) to assist and guarantee the harvests of the local farmers.
According to data from BPS, ginger falls under HS-Code 0910 for Ginger, Turmeric, and Other Spices. Over the past five years (2018-2022), ginger production has averaged a yearly decline of 5.05%. However, in 2022, Indonesian ginger saw a remarkable increase, reaching USD 18.87 million in value and 18.75 thousand tons, marking an 8.51% and 22.73% year-on-year increase, respectively. Furthermore, statistics indicate that Indonesia's export of this commodity surged during the first half of 2023, reaching USD 21.76 million, a staggering 218.48% increase compared to the same period in 2022. These developments make ginger a significant contributor to the region's economy.
The Devisa Elephant Ginger Village program not only aims to increase production but also improve the quality of ginger through a comprehensive training and support system facilitated by LPEI. This integrated training program seeks to enhance the knowledge of farmers in various aspects, including production techniques, management practices, and export procedures. The ultimate goal is to boost production capacity and the competitiveness of ginger products in the global market.
