Belarus Seeks 14,000 Tons of CPO and 120,000 Tons of Cocoa Annually from Indonesia

Belarus has officially requested Indonesia to supply 14,000 tons of crude palm oil (CPO) and 120,000 tons of cocoa each year, signaling a significant opportunity for new export markets and expanded agricultural cooperation between the two nations. The request was revealed by Indonesian Minister of Agriculture Andi Amran Sulaiman following a meeting in Jakarta with Dmitry Lukashenko, son of Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, and Belarusian Minister of Agriculture and Food Yuri Gorlov.

Minister Amran highlighted the substantial demand for cocoa from Belarus, viewing it as a prime chance for Indonesia to increase its exports to the European market. In response, the Indonesian government is accelerating large-scale cocoa planting programs to boost future supply. Beyond commodity trade, Indonesia and Belarus are actively discussing cooperation in agricultural mechanization. Indonesia aims to leverage Belarus's expertise in heavy agricultural machinery to modernize its domestic farming systems, facilitating technology transfer to enhance productivity and operational efficiency.

This meeting marked the second discussion between Minister Amran and Dmitry Lukashenko, following preliminary talks on December 1, 2025. Both sides expressed optimism that this burgeoning partnership will foster increased bilateral trade, investment, and technological exchange. The collaboration is expected to be implemented through both business-to-business (B2B) and government-to-government (G2G) schemes, strengthening economic ties between Indonesia and Belarus.

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They are asking for 14,000 tons of CPO. They also need cocoa, around 10,000 tons per month, or 120,000 tons per year