Indonesia's Bengkulu Exports 19.2 Tons of Coffee Directly to Italy
Bengkulu makes its first direct coffee export to Italy, shipping 19.2 tons as the Indonesian province seeks to expand global markets for local farmers
Indonesia's Bengkulu Province has successfully exported 19.2 tons of coffee directly to Italy, marking a historic milestone in the region's coffee industry. Bengkulu Deputy Governor Mian announced the first direct export on September 7, 2026, in Kepahiang District, emphasizing the quality and potential of the region's flagship commodity.
The shipment demonstrates that Bengkulu can now export coffee directly to global markets, breaking the trend of attributing coffee from the province to neighboring regions due to transportation through other ports.
Mian highlighted that the direct shipment to Italy provides an opportunity for Bengkulu to establish its identity as both a coffee producer and direct exporter, ensuring a sustainable supply of raw materials for further market expansion. Bank Indonesia's Head of the Representative Office in Bengkulu, Wahyu Yuwana Hidayat, underscored the direct link between expanding export capacity and strengthening the regional economy.
He expressed optimism that the inaugural export would become a regular activity, allowing international markets to absorb more of Bengkulu's coffee production.
The expanded export markets and strengthened coffee identity are expected to generate greater added value for the commodity and improve the welfare of local farmers, who are central to the regional coffee supply chain.
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