Poland in Talks to Export Beef, Apples to Indonesia

Jayanty Nada Shofa
February 17, 2023 | 1:54 pm
SHARE
A photo illustration of beef. (Photo Courtesy of Antara)
A photo illustration of beef. (Photo Courtesy of Antara)

Jakarta. Poland is currently in talks with the Indonesian government to expand its list of agrifood export to include beef and apples, according to a Polish diplomat.

Polish government data showed that Poland's exports to Indonesia reached $107 million in 2021. In the same year, the Southeast Asian country's exports to Poland were worth over $1 billion, marking a tenfold difference.

The bilateral trade between Indonesia and Poland still has plenty of room for growth, especially in the agrifood sector. The embassy today is negotiating with the Indonesian Agriculture Ministry to have more of its agrifood products exported to Indonesia.

"We are delighted that we have concluded [the negotiations] for access of Polish apples to Indonesia. We hope [Polish apples] will be present soon in Indonesia," Piotr Firlus, the deputy head of mission at the Polish Embassy in Jakarta, told a media briefing on Thursday.

Advertisement

Poland is Europe’s largest producer of apples, accounting for 24 percent of the fruit production in the region. In 2021, Poland exported 860,000 tons of apples worth $330 million. The embassy's data shows Belarus is Poland’s largest apple export market. Asian countries such as China, India, Vietnam, and Singapore are buying Polish apples.

Another potential Polish agrifood export is beef. About 92 percent of Polish beef exports are going to the European Union. The competitive price of Polish live cattle helped drive the country's beef exports, Firlus told reporters.

“We began the consultations for beef in 2018. We are still in contact with the Agriculture Ministry to this day,” Firlus said.

“Aside from beef and apples, we are waiting for the final confirmation for blueberries,” he added.

Polish agrifood exports to Indonesia at present include cheese and processed foods such as cookies.

Read More:

Tags: Keywords:
SHARE

Related Articles


Business Jan 27, 2025 | 3:41 pm

Poland Sets Sights on Apple, Beef Export to Indonesia

Government data shows the value of Indonesia’s trade with Poland hit $940.5 million in January-November 2024.

The Latest


Special Updates 7 hours ago

PLN Startup Day 2025 to Spotlight Innovation and Collaboration in Energy Sector

Since its launch in 2023, PLN Startup Day has made notable strides, with more than 60 energy and tech startups joining the community.
Lifestyle 11 hours ago

One-Month-Old Baby Elephant Thrives at Jatim Park II’s Batu Secret Zoo

The calf was born in excellent condition, weighing 86 kilograms after a 22-month gestation period.
Business 12 hours ago

Indonesia to Impose Export Levy on Whole Coconuts to Curb Soaring Prices

Indonesia plans a levy on whole coconut exports to ease local supply woes as prices soar and processors face raw material shortages.
News 12 hours ago

27 Foreign Nationals Face Deportation After Bekasi Immigration Raid

Indonesia detains 27 foreigners in Bekasi for visa misuse, overstaying, and fake sponsors. Deportation and legal action underway.
Business 12 hours ago

Prabowo Appoints New Tax and Customs Chiefs as Revenue Slides

Bimo Wijayanto, a senior bureaucrat at the Coordinating Ministry for the Economy, will replace Suryo Utomo as Director General of Taxes.
COPYRIGHT © 2025 JAKARTA GLOBE. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED