Government taps MSME exports amid push into nontraditional markets
Speaking at TEI 2026, the trade minister unveiled an integrated plan for MSMEs to become the backbone of Indonesian exports as the country sought to expand into nontraditional markets across the globe.
The Indonesian government unveiled an ambitious plan to transform micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) into the country's leading exporters, as part of its strategy to penetrate nontraditional markets worldwide. Speaking at the 41st Trade Expo Indonesia (TEI) 2026, Coordinating Downstream and Energy Transition Minister Bahlil Lahadalia outlined the government's integrated approach to empower MSMEs and expand their role in the global value chain.
The minister emphasized the need to simplify export procedures, reduce restrictive technical rules, and provide affordable access to export financing and insurance to facilitate easier market entry. Bahlil also highlighted the importance of downstream processing in enhancing the value of Indonesia's natural resources and bolstering national economic self-reliance.
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