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Indonesian Customs Boosts MSME Exports Through Clinics and Business Matching

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Indonesian Customs is committed to empowering MSMEs to penetrate export markets through export clinics and business matching.
  • Customs provides assistance on export procedures and customs, identifies market opportunities, and strengthens product competitiveness.
  • Recent events in Malang and Banten facilitated MSMEs connecting with potential buyers from the UK and Ireland.

Indonesian Customs is actively supporting micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in their efforts to access international markets. Through initiatives like Export Clinics and business matching events, Customs aims to equip these businesses with the necessary knowledge and connections to succeed in global trade.

With sustained synergy, it is hoped that more MSMEs in the Malang Raya region will be able to expand their export markets and contribute to the increase in national export performance.

— Agnita AdityawardaniAgnita Adityawardani, First Customs Examiner and Head of the Customs Export Clinic Team for Malang Customs, expressed hope for increased MSME export success.

The agency offers comprehensive guidance on export procedures and customs regulations. Beyond administrative support, Customs acts as a strategic partner, helping MSMEs pinpoint market opportunities, enhance their product competitiveness, and develop globally-oriented business strategies. This multifaceted approach underscores a commitment to fostering export-oriented growth.

Recent activities highlight this dedication. In Malang, Customs officials provided direct assistance to two supported MSMEs, CV Sahabat Pangan and PT Fairuziba, focusing on ongoing support for export-oriented businesses. Similarly, the Customs office in Banten organized a business matching event, connecting local MSMEs with potential buyers from the United Kingdom and Ireland. This particular event concentrated on promoting food and beverage products, seeking to open export avenues through careful selection and negotiation with international buyers.

Through these direct meetings, business actors gain the opportunity to introduce their products while understanding international market needs.

— F. Qittory IwariF. Qittory Iwari, Head of Compliance Guidance and Public Relations Section at the Banten Regional Customs Office, explained the benefits of the business matching event.

These business matching sessions involve direct interaction, where potential buyers assess product readiness and collaboration possibilities. Participants, like Turidjo Hadi of CV Saripati Laer, expressed gratitude for the opportunity to engage in international-level events, emphasizing their commitment to leveraging these experiences for business growth. The initiative aims to increase the number of MSMEs successfully expanding their export reach and contributing to national export performance.

Thank you for giving us the opportunity to participate in this international-scale event. We are committed to...

— Turidjo HadiTuridjo Hadi, owner of CV Saripati Laer and one of the supported MSMEs, expressed his appreciation for the opportunity provided by Banten Regional Customs.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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