Indonesia Targets Global Hajj and Umrah Supply Chain with Food Products

Indonesia sees a significant opportunity to integrate into the global supply chain for Hajj and Umrah, leveraging its strengths in food, agriculture, fisheries, livestock, and processed goods. The Ministry of Religious Affairs emphasizes the need for robust connectivity, coordination, and strategic partnerships to ensure Indonesian products can consistently access and compete in the Saudi Arabian market.

Prof. Jaenal Effendi, Director General of the Hajj and Umrah Economic Ecosystem Development, highlighted that catering for pilgrims extends beyond ready-to-eat meals to include essential commodities like rice, meat, fish, vegetables, and spices. This underscores the broad scope of potential exports.

The Business Matching Indonesia-Saudi Arabia Partnership Forum 2026, themed "Building Strategic Partnerships for a Sustainable Pilgrim Supply Chain," served as a crucial platform. It brought together government officials, businesses, exporters, importers, logistics firms, Hajj and Umrah service providers, and investors from both nations. The forum aimed to foster structured and sustainable market entry for Indonesian producers, including micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (UMKM), and to build lasting business relationships within the Hajj and Umrah economic ecosystem.

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The catering needs for Hajj are not only for ready-to-eat meals but also include various food commodities such as rice, meat, fish, vegetables, spices, and processed products.