Expression of interest for primary industry stream

Under the Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IA-CEPA), more than 99% of Australian agricultural products can enter Indonesia duty free. Historically, Indonesia has consistently been Western Australia’s largest market for wheat and live animal (cattle) exports. IA-CEPA provides opportunity to diversify our primary industries exports beyond these established trade links.

Indonesia has a large population of young people. As urbanisation continues and its middle-class grows, consumers will increasingly have additional discretionary income to spend on fresh and high-quality produce. Demand for fresh produce is also being driven through an increased focus on healthy lifestyles and associated food trends. Western Australia’s reputation as a reliable supplier of clean, safe and high-quality food provides an entry-point for local producers to supply Indonesia’s growing interest in premium food and beverage products. This includes opportunities for businesses supplying red meat including beef and lamb, fruit, vegetables, dairy products, wine and other premium packaged foods.

As meat consumption rises, it is expected that the demand for animal feed in the livestock sector will also increase providing opportunity for feed grain (especially feed wheat) and manufactured feed pellets. Similarly, as consumption of milk and dairy products grow there is an opportunity to supply dairy cattle, in addition to dairy products manufactured in Western Australia.