The 40th Trade Expo Indonesia (TEI) opened on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at ICE BSD in Tangerang, drawing significant international attention with 8,045 registered participants from 130 countries.
Organized by the Ministry of Trade, the annual event connects international buyers with Indonesian exporters through exhibitions and business matchmaking sessions.
Running from October 15 to 19, the expo features 1,619 exhibitors showcasing a diverse range of products across three key zones: food, beverages, and agriculture; manufactured goods; and services and heavy equipment.
Trade Minister Budi Santosa, speaking at the opening ceremony, said this year’s expo reflects strong enthusiasm from both exporters and buyers. “TEI serves as a key platform to connect international buyers with Indonesian exporters, from newcomers to established global players,” he stated, as quoted by Antara News.
The Trade Expo is part of Indonesia’s broader strategy to boost industrial downstreaming and economic growth through exports, while strengthening the global image of Indonesian products.
According to the Trade Ministry, Indonesia’s export value from January to August 2025 reached $185.12 billion, marking a 7.72% increase from $171.86 billion in the same period last year. The nation also recorded a trade surplus of $29.14 billion, up 53.3% from $19.1 billion in 2024, maintaining a positive trade balance for six consecutive years since May 2020.
For the 2025 edition, the government has set a trade transaction target of $16.5 billion (IDR 273.5 trillion), representing a 10% increase over last year’s goal. TEI 2024 previously achieved total transactions of $22.73 billion (IDR 370.88 trillion), underscoring strong global demand for Indonesian exports.
“This exhibition serves as a bridge between international buyers and domestic producers, helping expand market access for Indonesian goods,” Minister Santosa concluded.
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