“Halal has now become a lifestyle, with the global halal economy projected to reach 2.8 trillion US dollars in 2025,”Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Halal Product Assurance Organizing Agency (BPJPH) continues to encourage the readiness of non-food industries ahead of the mandatory halal certification that will take effect on October 18, 2026.
BPJPH Secretary Muhammad Aqil Irham said in Jakarta on Friday that halal certification is not only a matter of religious compliance but also an economic opportunity that opens wider business prospects for producers of halal products.
“Halal has now become a lifestyle, with the global halal economy projected to reach 2.8 trillion US dollars in 2025,” Aqil said.
He added that this growth is supported by the increasing Muslim population worldwide, which is expected to reach 2.2 billion by 2030. According to him, these figures show that the halal industry will continue to expand rapidly each year.
Citing the State Global Islamic Economic Report (SGIER) 2024/2025, Aqil explained that global Muslim consumer spending extends beyond food and beverages to non-food sectors such as cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, tourism, fashion, and other lifestyle products.
“With this spending growth, Indonesia has a strategic opportunity to strengthen halal trade and expand its role in the global supply chain,” he said.
Aqil also reminded that rising consumer awareness of the importance of halal-certified products must be met with industry preparedness. If Indonesian businesses fail to seize the opportunity, he warned, foreign producers are ready to fill the gap, noting that many leading exporters of halal products are not Muslim-majority countries.
“Indonesian businesses must immediately secure halal certification. If we are not ready, it could pose a serious threat to domestic competitiveness,” Aqil stressed.
He further emphasized that halal certification should be seen not only as a regulatory obligation but also as a strategic opportunity to expand markets, increase consumer trust, and strengthen the competitiveness of Indonesian products in global trade.
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