Why GAPMMI Urges Investment in Food & Beverage Materials
GAPMMI assessed that Indonesia remains a promising market for the food and beverage raw materials sector.
Indonesian Food and Beverage Association (GAPMMI) Chair Adhi S. Lukman expressed optimism regarding increased investment in the domestic raw material sector. The food and beverage industry saw strong growth, expanding by 6.5 percent in the first half of 2026, he stated during the inauguration of the Food Ingredients Asia exhibition at JIExpo Kemayoran on September 16, 2026.
Adhi highlighted that Indonesia remains a significant consumer market, requiring a diverse range of food and beverage ingredients to meet the escalating demand. The sector fosters manufacturing growth, generating employment opportunities, supporting local businesses, and integrating Indonesia into regional and global supply chains.
As consumers gravitate towards healthier, safer, more convenient, and sustainable food choices, producers must maintain competitiveness while establishing a resilient and robust supply chain, Adhi explained.
The sector's three focal points are supply chain resilience, value-added innovation, and collaboration, prompting producers to capitalize on available opportunities. Deputy Minister of Industry Faisol Riza reported that Indonesia currently holds the second-largest position in the Asia-Pacific region for food and beverage exports, trailing China.
The nation commands a 23 percent market share across the region, primarily driven by commodities like palm oil, fishery products, margarine, and processed cocoa, Faisol shared at the same event. Investment in the food and beverage sector reached Rp26.82 trillion in the first half of 2026, with the industry employing about 6.94 million individuals, constituting 34.72 percent of the entire manufacturing workforce.
Despite facing challenging trade restrictions and evolving international standards, including environmental and anti-deforestation mandates, stringent food safety protocols, and shifting consumer preferences, the industry continues to grow. GAPMMI organized the Food Ingredients Asia exhibition, attracting 700 domestic and international exhibitors from September 16 to 18, 2026.
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