Indonesia exports first live coral from PT Sri Kandi Aquarium to US
Indonesia shipped its first live coral exports from PT Sri Kandi Aquarium to the United States, worth USD2,500 on Friday, Trade Minister Budi Santoso announced in Banyuwangi, East Java.
Source: Ministry of Trade Indonesia · August 28, 2026 at 10:31 PM · AI-assisted report
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BANYUWANGI, EAST JAVA, INDONESIA, 29 AUGUST 2026 —
Indonesia Exports Live Corals Worth $2,500 to US in Pilot Trade Deal
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KUALA LUMPUR – Indonesia’s Trade Minister Budi Santoso flagged off the export of live corals cultivated by PT Sri Kandi Aquarium to the United States, valued at USD 2,500 (about RM41,000), from Banyuwangi, East Java, on Friday (28 Aug).
The shipment marks a pilot trade initiative under Indonesia’s push to develop high-value marine products for global markets.
Analysts say the move could pressure regional coral exporters to upgrade quality standards and diversify into niche aquarium segments.
Details from the Source Minister Santoso highlighted the untapped potential of live coral aquaculture, urging further development of Indonesia’s marine and fisheries sector to boost export competitiveness. PT Sri Kandi Aquarium, which exported USD 450,000 (about RM7.8 million) of ornamental corals and fish in 2025 to the US, EU and Asia, was commended for expanding its overseas reach.
The ministry encouraged local coral and ornamental fish businesses to leverage its export promotion programs, including trade fairs and business-matching events facilitated through 46 trade offices in 33 countries.
Indonesia aims to scale up marine product exports by improving value-added processing and market access. Further policy support and infrastructure upgrades are expected to sustain growth in this niche segment.
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