Indonesia Sets a Stronger Path to Australia

Indonesia Sets a Stronger Path to Australia Australia’s halal market is expanding and Indonesia is not sitting still. Australia is emerging as one of the most promising halal markets in the region. With rising consumer demand and growing recognition of halal standards, the opportunities for Indonesian exporters are immense. Recognizing this potential, Indonesia is taking strategic steps to strengthen its presence and credibility in the Australian halal ecosystem. Strengthening Cooperation with GAHC A key milestone in this journey is the recent cooperation agreement between Indonesia’s Ministry of Trade (MoT) and Global Australian Halal Certification (GAHC). The agreement was signed by Director General of National Export Development Fajarini Puntodewi and GAHC President Director Asroni, underscoring a joint commitment to build stronger halal trade bridges between the two nations. This partnership is more than symbolic it is a strategic alignment designed to accelerate market access for Indonesian halal products, while ensuring they meet the trusted certification standards required in Australia. Empowering the Indonesian Diaspora in Australia Indonesia is also looking to its diaspora community in Australia as a vital partner in expanding halal product visibility and acceptance. Several initiatives are being prioritized, including: Showcasing halal products in major cities across Australia Collaborating with local retailers and distributors to widen market reach Boosting brand visibility through the Indonesian Trade Promotion Center (ITPC) in Sydney These efforts aim to position Indonesia not just as a supplier, but as a reliable partner in meeting Australia’s growing halal needs. Where Strategies Converge: Halal Expo Indonesia While bilateral agreements and diaspora engagement are crucial, a broader platform is needed to unify all stakeholders. That platform is Halal Expo Indonesia. Halal Expo Indonesia brings together regulators, businesses, certification bodies, and buyers under one roof, creating the perfect ecosystem to scale Indonesia’s halal journey with confidence. Here, strategies transform into collaborations, and collaborations translate into global opportunities. From Indonesia, to the World The partnership with GAHC, the empowerment of diaspora networks, and the convening power of Halal Expo Indonesia all point toward one goal: ensuring Indonesia advances as a leading force in the global halal market. Australia’s expanding halal economy is just the beginning. With the right strategy, Indonesia is not only participating it is leading the way forward.