Export Project Natural Ingredients Indonesia

Globally, consumer demands are growing for natural ingredients like seaweed, essential oils and plant extracts. These ingredients are used both in food and cosmetics products. Indonesia is one of the biggest producers and exporter, providing a vital source of income and employment for the country.

CBI, important ministries, sector associations and IPD are working together to carry out a 5-year programme. This programme aims to support the sustainable economic transition of the Indonesian natural ingredients industry. The industry will be able to develop new products, add value and meet EU buyer requirements, like high quality and sustainability.

Marije Klomp, Leading Programme Manager, adds: “Sustainability is important for CBI. We want companies to include social responsibility in every part of their business. We will support the sector, improving traceability and contributing positively to communities and the environment. It is also very motivating to work with seaweed, as a large area of seaweed is a good source of CO2 absorption.”

Main points CBI project

The project will focus on:

• Improved sector collaboration;
• Access to tools for traceability and sustainability;
• Improved service delivery by your associations and ministries;
• Capacities REACH & Novel Food compliance;
• Capacities for Research and Development.

Exporters

You can contact CBI to find out more or to get in touch with these exporters.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it is still unclear when the participating companies can visit the next European trade fair.

Partners

We will be working with:

• The Indonesian Ministry of Industry; 
• The Indonesian Ministry of Trade;
• The Indonesian Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries;
• DAI (Dewan Atsiri Indonesia);
• Astruli; 
• GP Jamu (Association of Herbs & Traditional Pharmaceutical Producers);
• IDP (Import Promotion Desk);
• UNIDO; 
• Perkosmi;
• SIPPO Indonesia (Swiss Import Promotion Programme);

and others to further develop the natural ingredients sector in Indonesia. Important areas of attention are enhancing sector collaboration and supporting organisations in improving and developing relevant trade services.

Get involved as an importer

Are you a European importer interested in natural ingredients from Indonesia? You can contact CBI to get more information or to meet with these suppliers who are being trained to export to Europe. Please find more information on CBI’s Market Information page.

Contact us

If you have questions about the project, please send an email to ingredients@cbi.eu. You can also meet the suppliers at the next international event they attend. Please find more information on the CBI events page