RRI.CO.ID, Jakarta - The Taiwanese market is once again opening up export opportunities for Indonesian food products. The Indonesian Pavilion’s participation in the Food Taipei Mega Show 2026 generated potential transactions worth USD 5 million, reflecting growing buyer interest in Indonesian products.

The Director General of National Export Development at the Ministry of Trade, Fajarini Puntodewi, said the achievement demonstrates the growing competitiveness of Indonesian food products in Taiwan.

This result was made possible through collaboration between the Indonesian Trade and Economic Office (KDEI) in Taipei, the Ministry of Trade, the Indonesian Food and Beverage Entrepreneurs Association (GAPMMI), the Easy Export Academy (AME), business operators, and strategic partners in Taiwan.

“The potential for transactions totaling USD 5 million shows that Indonesian food products are increasingly recognized in the Taiwanese market for their quality, added value, and competitiveness. This achievement proves that strong collaboration and effective promotional strategies can open up broader trade opportunities for Indonesian products,” Puntodewi said in Jakarta on Thursday, July 2, 2026, as quoted on the Ministry’s official website.

KDEI Taipei Head Arif Sulistiyo noted that Indonesia’s participation in the exhibition is part of the government’s strategy to expand export access while connecting national exporters with potential buyers from various countries.

“Taiwan is a strategic market for Indonesia. With a population of around 23 million and high purchasing power, Taiwan is a potential export destination as well as a gateway for Indonesian products to penetrate the East Asian region,” Arif said.

The Food Taipei Mega Show 2026, held June 24–27, featured around 1,750 participants from 33 countries and more than 4,750 booths. Over the four‑day exhibition, the Indonesian Pavilion attracted about 500 visitors and hosted business‑matching sessions with importers, distributors, retailers, and food industry players.

Arif noted that bird’s nest, seafood, healthy snacks, spices, premium sauces, healthy noodles, and sago coconut sugar were among the most sought‑after products.

KDEI Taipei will follow up on the exhibition’s outcomes through further business matching, trade missions, and strengthening strategic partnerships to expand Indonesia’s export market access. These steps are expected to increase national export value while reinforcing Indonesia’s position as a supplier of high‑quality food products in the global market.

GAPMMI’s Head of SME Development and Empowerment, Irwan S. Widjaja, said Taiwan is a promising market, as buyers expressed interest in building long‑term business partnerships. Similar optimism was expressed by Novio Indonesia owner Nunik, who believes Taiwan can serve as a hub to expand her product’s reach into international markets.

“I didn’t expect the enthusiasm of prospective buyers in Taiwan to be this great. We are very satisfied and happy,” Nunik said.

According to Ministry data, trade between Indonesia and Taiwan from January to April 2026 reached USD 3.10 billion. Indonesia recorded a trade surplus of USD 80 million, while the surplus for the whole of 2025 stood at USD 1.13 billion. ***