The statement came in response to a proposal from the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin), which suggested that Indonesia—one of the world’s largest coffee producers—could play a greater role in influencing global coffee prices.
“We will take steps so that Indonesia can become a coffee hub,” Santoso said after inaugurating the Asian Trade, Tourism, and Economics Council (ATTEC) office in Jakarta.
On the idea of Indonesia setting global coffee prices, Santoso noted that the government would examine the proposal carefully, given the long-standing market mechanisms already in place.
He stressed that any concept must be developed in coordination with international associations, coffee-consuming nations, and fellow producing countries.
Santoso acknowledged that shifting the center of global coffee price-setting cannot happen overnight.
As an initial step, Indonesia will strengthen collaboration with international coffee forums to build credibility and influence.
He expressed hope that the initiative would enhance Indonesia’s position in the global coffee supply chain, boosting the competitiveness of national products.
“This way, Indonesian coffees will become better known abroad. We have many varieties, and we are already a major producer,” he said.
Kadin Chairman Anindya Bakrie echoed the call, emphasizing Indonesia’s production capacity.
“Indonesia is the third-largest coffee producer after Brazil and Colombia. We have arabica, robusta, and luwak coffee. In the future, ideally, the center of coffee trade can be in Indonesia,” Bakrie said.
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