Indonesia’s Coffee Exports Surge Amid Growing Demand from Saudi Arabia
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- Indonesia exported 15 tons of premium Arabica coffee from Mount Argopuro to Saudi Arabia, signaling strong MSME capabilities in global markets.
- The coffee shipment valued at US$182,000 underscores the important role of smallholder farmers in Indonesia’s export economy.
- Statistics Indonesia reports a 76.3 percent rise in coffee exports in 2024, with increasing demand from markets like Saudi Arabia.
Jakarta, Indonesianpost.com – Indonesia’s Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) marked a milestone on Monday with the export of 15 tons of premium Arabica coffee from Situbondo, East Java, to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The shipment, valued at approximately Rp3 billion (US$182,000), highlights Indonesia’s growing presence in the global coffee market.
The coffee, cultivated by smallholder farmers on the slopes of Mount Argopuro, was officially released by the ministry’s Deputy for Medium Enterprises, Bagus Rachman, alongside Situbondo District Head Yusuf Rio Wahyu Prayogo.
“The export of Mount Argopuro coffee demonstrates that Indonesian MSMEs can successfully compete internationally,” Bagus Rachman said. “Indonesia ranks among the world’s largest coffee producers, with over 90 percent of plantations operated by small-scale farmers.”
Rachman emphasized that this shipment offers more than symbolic value; it represents a tangible contribution by plantation-based MSMEs to strengthening the country’s export performance. Indonesian coffee is globally acknowledged for its diverse varieties and distinctive flavor profiles, many earning recognition as specialty-grade products.
“Argopuro coffee exemplifies how mid-sized enterprises can be pivotal players within the MSME ecosystem,” he added.
Situbondo District Head Yusuf Rio Wahyu Prayogo praised the commitment of local coffee farmer groups and encouraged youth involvement in coffee cultivation. He underscored the unique taste and aroma of Argopuro coffee, cultivated at an altitude of about 1,800 meters above sea level.
“I urge young people to realize their future is in their own hands. The government’s role is to provide necessary tools and serve as an intermediary,” Prayogo said.
According to Statistics Indonesia (BPS), the nation’s coffee exports surged by 76.3 percent in 2024, reaching US$1.638 million compared to US$929 thousand in 2023, as reported by BPS Director of Distribution Statistics Sarpono. (Antara/Bilah)