Indonesian President Joko Widodo officially inaugurated the 39th edition of Trade Expo Indonesia (TEI) at the Indonesia Convention Exhibition (ICE) in BSD City, Tangerang, Banten. The flagship international B2B gathering serves as the country's most comprehensive export platform, bringing together government leaders, domestic manufacturing conglomerates, and thousands of global procurement delegates.
Organized under the auspices of the Ministry of Trade, this year's expo features more than 1,400 domestic exhibitors spanning multiple convention halls. Trade officials confirmed that over 30,000 registered international buyers from more than 100 countries are participating, setting an ambitious bilateral transaction target of $15 billion over the five-day exhibition.
Expansive Export Showcase and Bilateral Trade Targets
Exhibition zones highlight five strategic economic pillars: food and beverage, sustainable agriculture and fisheries, manufacturing, fashion and lifestyle, and digital creative services. The event emphasizes Indonesia's accelerated transition toward export downstreaming, showcasing value-added industrial commodities rather than raw natural resources.
In his opening remarks, President Widodo commended domestic enterprises for demonstrating export agility in the face of persistent geopolitical friction and macroeconomic tightening. He emphasized that expanding export channels into emerging non-traditional markets across Africa, South Asia, and the Middle East remains critical to securing long-term economic resilience.
“Amid global trade headwinds, Indonesia must aggressively seize market diversification opportunities, digitize supply networks, and promote high-value processed commodities.” — Joko Widodo, President of the Republic of Indonesia
Downstream Commodity Processing and Global Market Diversification
Trade Minister Zulkifli Hasan reported that pre-expo business matching sessions had already yielded dozens of preliminary memorandum of understanding agreements with international trade missions. Special attention was placed on empowering small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) through curated pavilions that connect regional artisans directly with multinational distributors.
The 39th Trade Expo Indonesia also integrates a hybrid digital platform, enabling continuous virtual matchmaking and catalog browsing for global buyers unable to travel to Tangerang in person. Analysts project that successful commercial deals signed during the event will bolster Indonesia's trade surplus through the coming fiscal quarters.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the 39th Trade Expo Indonesia taking place?
The expo is being held at the Indonesia Convention Exhibition (ICE) in BSD City, Tangerang, Banten.
What is the targeted trade transaction value for TEI 2026?
The Indonesian government has set a target of $15 billion in bilateral trade transactions for the event.
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