Indonesia eyes US$6.25 billion in annual coffee exports: minister

Bener Meriah, Aceh (ANTARA) - Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman is targeting Indonesia's annual coffee exports to reach Rp100 trillion (approximately US$6.25 billion) through increased production, modernized downstream processing, expanded export markets, and cross-sector collaboration.

Speaking during an impromptu inspection at a coffee nursery in Pintu Rime Gayo District, Bener Meriah Regency, Aceh, on Tuesday (July 14), the minister expressed optimism regarding the country's vast untapped agricultural potential.

"Currently, our coffee exports have reached around Rp40 trillion (US$2.5 billion). By 2025, we must push it to Rp100 trillion (US$6.25 billion), or even Rp200 trillion (US$12.5 billion). The potential is enormous," Amran stated.

The field inspection was conducted to verify the quality of coffee seedlings, which serve as the foundation for increasing plantation productivity, improving farmers' welfare, and bolstering the position of Gayo Coffee in the international market.

Amran expressed satisfaction with the management of the regional nursery, noting that superior seedlings are a primary factor in driving long-term agricultural yields and farmer incomes.

The minister revealed that the government has allocated coffee development assistance in Aceh, covering approximately 17,000 hectares, supported by the distribution of 17 million superior coffee seedlings.

According to local government estimates, this program is projected to increase regional farmer income by up to Rp4 trillion (US$250 million).

Minister Amran highlighted that the international prestige of Aceh's specialty Gayo coffee is already well-established.

He recalled an encounter during a previous working visit to Mexico and Argentina, where the 42nd President of the United States, Bill Clinton, spoke highly of the commodity.

"I was moved because it showed that Gayo coffee is truly known internationally," Amran noted.

"Therefore, we must continue to support coffee farmers, including those in Aceh, to scale up,” he added.

He noted that the current upward trend in coffee prices—which have risen to around Rp110,000 (US$6.88) per kilogram from the previous Rp50,000 (US$3.13) per kilogram—presents a momentum to improve the livelihoods of local growers.

Under the direction of President Prabowo Subianto, the government is also preparing to strengthen the national export system to enhance Indonesia's bargaining position.

Through this trade reform, Indonesia aims to transition from a raw material supplier to a global price-setter for key commodities.

"We want Indonesia as a producer to have a stronger bargaining position. The added value of commodities must return to farmers and the state so that the people's welfare will improve,” Amran added.

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Translator: Muhammad Harianto, Yashinta Difa

Editor: Rahmad Nasution

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