Trade Minister Budi Santoso has revealed that Indonesia is planning to become a global coffee hub.

His statement comes after a propsal made by the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin), which encourages the country to take a bigger role in the international market.

Indonesia Eyes Becoming a Coffee Hub

According to a report by ANTARA News, the Kadin specifically noted that Indonesia could influence global coffee prices. However, the trade minister noted that this needs to be carefully studied first.

The minister also revealed plans to strengthen its collaboration with international coffee forums in order to expand its influence, as well as to build credibility.

"This way, Indonesian coffees will become better known abroad, he said. "We have many varieties, and we are already a major producer."

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Indonesia's Coffee Industry

Indonesia is the world's third-largest producer of coffee. The country is able to produce arabica and robusta coffee, as well as kopi luwak and kopi Mandailing.

Indonesia Investments notes that kopi luwak is considered as the world's most expensive coffee.

Further data from Indonesia Investments shows that South Sumatra comes first when it comes to coffee plantation sizes with 267,200 hectares as of 2023.

Lampung comes second with 155,200 hectares, and Aceh completes the top three with 114,000 hectares.

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