- Indonesia targets $17.5bn in transactions at Trade Expo Indonesia 2026, with President Prabowo Subianto hoping to surpass the 2025 record of $22.8bn.
- Exporters and buyers from 22 countries plan to sign 168 MoUs worth $13.2bn, while Nigeria maintains strong participation.
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has expressed hope that the 41st Trade Expo Indonesia (TEI) will surpass the $22.8bn transaction record set in 2025. The exhibition opened on Wednesday in Tangerang, near Jakarta, with Nigeria among the leading countries in buyer attendance last year.
Represented by Bahlil Lahadalia, Coordinating Minister for Downstreaming and Energy Transition and Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, the president said Indonesia had set a transaction target of $17.5bn for this year’s event.
“I received a report from the Minister of Trade and his team that we are targeting total transactions at Trade Expo Indonesia 2026 to reach US$17.5 billion,” Prabowo said. “I hope this target can be exceeded in 2026.”
The president noted that the 2025 exhibition exceeded its initial target of $16bn and generated $22.8bn in transactions. He said the government would strengthen Indonesian products’ competitiveness and expand access to international markets.
Export Growth and International Participation
Indonesia is working to simplify export procedures, improve access to financing, provide affordable insurance and intensify promotion in promising markets.
TEI 2026 recorded 16,885 prospective buyer registrations, including 8,092 international buyers from 134 countries. The exhibition features 1,873 exhibitors and targets 30,000 visitors.
Exhibitors are showcasing food and beverages, agricultural produce, manufactured goods, fashion, handicrafts, furniture and home décor. The event also features industrial zones to attract investors.
$13.2bn in Planned Trade Agreements
Indonesia’s Minister of Trade, Budi Santoso, announced plans to sign 168 memoranda of understanding (MoUs) between exporters and prospective buyers from 22 countries. The agreements carry a combined potential value of $13.2bn, equivalent to about 75% of the exhibition’s $17.5bn transaction target.
“We report that today, this afternoon, 168 MoUs will be signed between exporters and buyers from 22 countries, with a total value of US$13.2 billion,” Santoso said.
However, the agreements do not automatically represent completed transactions. Their actual value will depend on further negotiations and the fulfilment of agreed terms.
Santoso said Indonesian Trade Promotion Centres and trade attachés were connecting exporters with international buyers and identifying new commercial opportunities.
The government is also promoting higher-value exports through natural resource processing and industrialisation. It aims to strengthen international cooperation in investment, energy transition and digital technology.
Nigeria and West Africa Strengthen Trade Links
Indonesian Ambassador to Nigeria Bambang Suharto highlighted Nigeria’s strong participation and the opportunities TEI offers West African businesses seeking partnerships with Indonesian exporters.
Suharto said the Indonesian Embassy facilitated the participation of 109 delegates from West Africa at TEI 2025, generating business potential worth more than $24m.
For the 2026 exhibition, 101 participants from the region had arrived. The ambassador also reported that businesses had signed MoUs worth $10m ahead of the official opening.
“These are promising early signs of the opportunities ahead,” Suharto said.
Nigeria ranked among the top five countries in buyer attendance at TEI 2025. That edition attracted 8,045 international buyers and 34,550 visitors from 131 countries, while transactions reached $22.8bn.
The ambassador encouraged visiting business delegations to explore Indonesian products, engage exhibitors and pursue long-term commercial partnerships. He also pledged embassy support for business introductions, partner connections and assistance with challenges during their visits.
Indonesia Seeks Broader Global Markets
The exhibition forms part of Indonesia’s broader strategy to diversify its export destinations and strengthen its position in global supply chains.
By connecting exporters with international buyers and investors, Indonesia aims to expand trade opportunities and encourage partnerships across sectors. Strong Nigerian and West African participation could further support commercial ties between Indonesia and the region.