Trade Minister Budi Santoso, accompanied by Coordinating Minister for Food Affairs Zulkifli Hasan, officially opened the 40th Trade Expo Indonesia (TEI) 2025 at ICE BSD City, Tangerang Regency, Banten, on Wednesday (10/15). The annual international event, organized by the Ministry of Trade, carries the theme “Discover Indonesia’s Excellence: Trade Beyond Boundaries.” Zulhas emphasized that the government’s trade policies are on the right track, as reflected in Indonesia’s continued positive trade performance.
“As of this month, national exports have grown by more than 7 percent compared to last year, with the trade surplus reaching US$29 billion. This is an extraordinary achievement resulting from our collective efforts. With cooperation and optimism, Indonesia will continue to strengthen its position as a competitive global economic power,” said Zulhas.
Budi stated that TEI 2025 features 1,619 participants and 8,045 registered buyers from 130 countries. The exhibition is divided into three main zones: food and agriculture, manufactured products, and services and lifestyle, with a transaction target of US$16.5 billion.
“TEI is a concrete manifestation of President Jokowi’s Asta Cita vision to strengthen downstream industries and expand Indonesia’s role in the global supply chain toward a Golden Indonesia,” Budi noted.
In addition to the main exhibition, TEI 2025 presents business matching sessions, counseling, and business forums. The event is also synergized with the Pangan Nusa Exhibition in Hall 9 of ICE BSD City, which promotes Indonesia’s culinary diversity and regional food potential. “This exhibition showcases the creativity and quality of national culinary entrepreneurs, opening global collaboration opportunities,” Budi added.
Budi expressed appreciation to all partners for their support, including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Indonesian representatives abroad, friendly nations, Kadin, and international chambers of commerce for helping attract buyers and expand Indonesia’s global trade network. “Through our collective spirit of cooperation, Indonesia will continue to enhance its global competitiveness for national welfare and shared prosperity,” he said.
During the opening ceremony, Budi presented the Primaniyarta Award to outstanding exporters and regional heads for boosting export performance and brand recognition, and the Primaduta Award to loyal buyers and export partners. Recognition was also given to Indonesian representatives abroad for their contribution to non-oil and gas export growth.
Also in attendance were Minister of MSMEs Maman Abdurrahman, Minister of Villages and Development of Disadvantaged Regions Yandri Susanto, Banten Governor Andra Soni, and Kadin Chairman Anindya Bakrie. International guests included Timor-Leste’s Deputy Prime Minister and Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Francisco Kalbuadi Lay, Yemen’s Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry Salem Mohamed Ahmed Salman, and Egypt’s Chairman of the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones Hossam Heiba, along with Indonesian ambassadors and representatives from friendly nations.
October 15, 2025, CNBC Indonesia
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