Jakarta (ANTARA) –
Indonesia’s Minister of Agriculture Andi Amran Sulaiman said downstream processing is key to strengthening the economy, boosting energy independence, and securing food resilience amid global uncertainty.
Speaking in Jakarta on Saturday, the minister said Indonesia must stop exporting raw commodities and instead expand downstream industries to capture higher added value domestically.
He highlighted key commodities such as coconut, crude palm oil (CPO), and gambier, saying their derivatives—ranging from processed oils to industrial products—could significantly increase economic returns compared with raw exports.
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