Jakarta, Oct. 21 -- Trade Minister Budi Santoso reported that Indonesia's agricultural exports rose sharply by 38.25 percent during the January-August 2025 period, reaching a total of US$4.57 billion.

This marks a significant increase from the same period in 2024, when agricultural exports stood at US$3.30 billion.

"This sharp rise in agricultural exports-38.25 percent-indicates that we've achieved a level of food self-sufficiency. It shows that we're not only meeting domestic needs, but also performing well in international markets," Budi said in Jakarta on Tuesday.

Overall, Indonesia's export growth reached 7.7 percent during the same period, aligning with the country's consistent trade surplus, which has lasted for 64 consecutive mo...