Poland is positioning itself to export apples to Indonesia by the end of this year, aiming to enhance trade relations with the Southeast Asian nation. The initiative follows Indonesia's acceptance to import Polish apples, as confirmed by Maciej Tumulec, the chargé d'affaires ad interim at the Polish Embassy to Indonesia. "Indonesia already accepted [to import apples]. The first batch of Polish apples will arrive in the next few months," Tumulec stated to the Jakarta Globe.
While the exact volume of apple imports remains undisclosed, Poland is keen to establish a foothold in the Indonesian market. The country, recognized as one of the world's largest apple producers with an annual harvest of approximately 4 million tons, sees Indonesia as a strategic market for its produce.
Indonesia's trade with Poland amounted to $940.5 million from January to November 2024, with Indonesia enjoying a trade surplus. Indonesia exported goods worth $678.3 million to Poland during this period. Despite Poland's deficit in trade with Indonesia, the country is optimistic about its agricultural exports, particularly apples.
Indonesia, which imports a substantial amount of fruit annually, recorded nearly 690 million kilograms of fruit imports in 2023, with China being a major supplier. As Indonesia continues its free meal program aimed at improving nutritional intake among schoolchildren, the demand for diverse fruit options, including apples, is anticipated to rise.
Source: Jakarta Globe