Fruits, Indonesia's Top Horticultural Commodity in 2022

The Central Statistics Agency (BPS) reports that 217 horticulture companies were operating in Indonesia in 2022. This number soared by 88.7% compared to 2021, when there were 102 companies.

Several commodities are produced or cultivated by these companies. BPS notes that fruits were the most prevalent, accounting for 31.34% of horticulture companies in 2022.

Second most common were companies cultivating a mix of commodities (more than one commodity group), representing 25.35% of all horticulture companies. Vegetables ranked third, with a proportion of 21.20%.

Ornamental plants and biopharmaceuticals followed, with proportions of 19.82% and 2.30%, respectively.

Citing *Agrofarm*, Minister of Agriculture Syahrul Yasin Limpo (SYL) stated that the Indonesian horticulture market must expand. During a visit to Spain, he requested that the Spanish government open market access for Indonesian horticultural products.

“We propose that we immediately form a joint working team to formulate steps to increase the added value and competitiveness of Indonesian horticultural products so that they can dominate the global market,” said SYL in his official statement on Saturday (September 30, 2023).

SYL requested that the Spanish Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Luis Planas Puchades, create a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in the form of a joint taskforce to advance the agricultural sectors of both countries. This step is intended to address the threat of a global crisis caused by climate change, geopolitical pressures, and post-pandemic economic recovery.

SYL guaranteed that all Indonesian flagship products meet the quality standards and sustainability principles set by the European Commission.

“Specifically, palm oil, cocoa, spices, and tropical fruits. I hope for the Minister's support in helping us convince various stakeholders (in Spain),” said SYL.

(See also: 10 Ornamental Plants Most Produced in Indonesia)