Indonesia is known for its rich marine resources, which have the potential to be a major contributor to the country’s economy. The export of marine products is one of the main sources of foreign exchange for Indonesia.
Indonesia’s marine resources include various types of fish, seaweed, and crustaceans. These marine products are not only consumed domestically but are also exported to other countries.
Export of Fishery Products
Indonesia has been exporting fishery products for decades. The main fishery products exported by Indonesia include tuna, shrimp, crab, lobster, and squid. These products are exported to various countries, such as Japan, the United States, China, and Korea.
The export of fishery products from Indonesia has shown a positive trend in recent years. In 2019, the export value of fishery products reached USD 4.9 billion, an increase of 4.20% compared to the previous year.
Export of Seaweed
Indonesia is one of the largest producers and exporters of seaweed in the world. Seaweed is harvested from the coastal areas of Indonesia, and then dried and processed before being exported.
The main types of seaweed exported by Indonesia are Eucheuma cottonii, Gracilaria, and Kappaphycus alvarezii. These seaweeds are used in various industries, such as food, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals.
In 2019, the export value of seaweed from Indonesia reached USD 225 million, an increase of 8.40% compared to the previous year.
Export of Crustaceans
Crustaceans, such as crab and shrimp, are also exported by Indonesia. These crustaceans are mainly exported to Japan, the United States, and China.
In 2019, the export value of crustaceans from Indonesia reached USD 684 million, an increase of 22.92% compared to the previous year.
Challenges in Exporting Marine Products
Although Indonesia has a vast marine resource base, there are several challenges in exporting marine products. One of the challenges is the lack of infrastructure and facilities for processing and transporting marine products.
Another challenge is the lack of compliance with international standards for marine products. This has resulted in several rejections of marine products by importing countries.
Conclusion
Indonesia’s marine resources have the potential to be a major contributor to the country’s economy. The export of marine products, such as fish, seaweed, and crustaceans, is an important source of foreign exchange for Indonesia.
However, there are several challenges in exporting marine products, such as the lack of infrastructure and facilities for processing and transporting marine products, and the lack of compliance with international standards for marine products.
Despite these challenges, Indonesia’s export of marine products has shown a positive trend in recent years, and the government has taken several steps to address these challenges in order to further develop the marine product export industry.
