MARITIMEPOSTS.COM – The Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) reported that fishery export values from the beginning of the year up to the period leading into Eid reached USD 983,147,052.32, or approximately Rp16.7 trillion.
“Up to the temporary suspension of goods transportation on March 13, our system recorded fish exports to various countries totaling 197,718.80 tons, with an estimated value of Rp16.7 trillion,” said Ishartini, Head of the Marine and Fisheries Product Quality Control and Supervision Agency (Badan Mutu KKP), in an official statement in Jakarta on Tuesday (March 17).
Ishartini explained that the figure was based on data from the issuance of SMKHP (Fishery Product Quality and Safety Certificates), which are recognized by authorities in destination countries.
These certificates are required to meet food safety standards in 140 trading partner countries for Indonesian fishery products.
The top ten countries importing Indonesian fishery products are the United States, China, Japan, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Australia, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, and Singapore. Meanwhile, the range of exported fishery products continues to diversify.
“For example, the types of exported fishery products have now reached 486 HS Codes, representing thousands of product variations. The top ten leading commodities include vannamei shrimp, tuna, squid, blue swimming crab, seaweed, skipjack tuna, crab, tiger shrimp, ribbonfish, and octopus. This demonstrates the strong acceptance of Indonesian fishery products in the global market, as well as trust in their quality and safety,” Ishartini explained.
Impact of Middle East Escalation on Fishery Exports
In addition to boosting export value, Ishartini noted that efforts are also being made to increase domestic absorption of fishery products. This aims to maintain trade stability, particularly amid geopolitical escalation in the Middle East.
She acknowledged that geopolitical tensions in the region have affected fishery export activities. Data shows that compared to the same period last year (2025), export volumes have declined by 41.35%, contributing to a 21.71% drop in export value.
“Demand for Indonesian fishery products remains relatively stable, as indicated by ongoing SMKHP applications. However, volume has been constrained due to supply chain disruptions caused by the escalation, such as rerouted shipments, additional logistics costs, limited container availability, and shortages of mother vessels—all of which have contributed to rising product prices,” she explained.
Ishartini emphasized that KKP is closely monitoring global developments. Intensive communication is being maintained with authorities in partner countries as well as stakeholders within Indonesia.
Previously, Minister of Marine Affairs and Fisheries Sakti Wahyu Trenggono has repeatedly stressed that comprehensive upstream-to-downstream quality assurance established by KKP is crucial in maintaining global acceptance and strengthening the competitiveness of Indonesian fishery products.
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