Indonesia aims to become a global exporter of roasted coffee

“For this reason, the development of this industry is to be done through measures among which is the increase in the added value of coffee beans and the quality of processed coffee, especially roasted beans, through the mastery of roasting technology,” General Director for Industrial Agro at the Ministry of Industry Panggah Susanto stated in a press release received in Jakarta on Monday.

Panggah added that additional efforts must be made, such as improving the capacity of human resources such as baristas, roasters, and taste testers (cuppers).

The Ministry of Industry is said to be committed to stimulating the development of the coffee-processing industry in the country through various strategic programs and policies.

According to the National Industrial Development Master Plan 2015-2035, the coffee processing industry is one of the priority sectors.

To this end, the government will continue to create a climate that is conducive for the coffee processing industry through fiscal and non-fiscal policies, as well as the application of standards.

“The coffee processing industry is expected to be able to diversify its coffee products. In addition to being utilized as a drink, it must be developed into other types of products, such as cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and food flavors,” Panggah explained.

He added that the continuation of the value chain from farmers, industry, to retail service providers and cafes must be improved so as to enhance its contribution to the national economy.

According to data from the Ministry of Industry, Indonesia's coffee-bean export earnings reached US$356.79 million in 2015, or an 8-percent increase compared to the previous year.

“Exports of processed coffee products are dominated by instant coffee, extract, essence, and coffee concentrates that go mainly to ASEAN, China, and the UAE,” Panggah stated.

Meanwhile, the value of imports for processed coffee products reached US$106.39 million in 2015, or around 4 percent higher than the previous year. The importing countries were Malaysia, Brazil, India, Vietnam, Italy, and the US.

“Despite this, the trade balance for processed coffee products still registered a surplus of US$250.40 million,” Panggah said.

Editor: Unggul Tri Ratomo

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