Jakarta, Feb. 20 -- Indonesia aims to increase red snapper exports to the US market, according to a trade attache.

"Indonesia has abundant seafood products, including red snapper," said Ranitya Kusumadewi, the Indonesian Trade Attache to the United States, in her statement issued on Thursday.

She said that she had met with seafood product importer Charoen Pokphand Foods (CPF) in Columbia, Maryland, to discuss opportunities for expanding Indonesia's seafood exports.

During the meeting, she highlighted the growing trend in demand for seafood products within the US market. Consequently, importers such as CPF are increasing product diversification, especially for red snapper.

Kusumadewi noted that the company is also diversifying its rang...