Jakarta, Sept. 19 -- The National Food and Drug Authority (BPOM) stated that the value of food exports to Saudi Arabia could reach US$7 billion, as Indonesia aims to expand its food exports, including fish products.

Head of BPOM Taruna Ikrar said here on Friday that as of June 2025, the value of food exports to Saudi Arabia stood at US$1.7 billion. According to him, this export value is driven by demand from around 2 million Indonesians living in the Middle Eastern country.

Every hajj season, about 4 million people visit Saudi Arabia, not including those coming for umrah.

He noted that with twice that number, the export value could rise to US$3.4 billion. If permits and certifications are streamlined, the value could climb to US$7 bill...