Indonesian dried taro leaves ready for international market

Dried taro leaf flakes from Cilacap, Central Java, Indonesia, are poised to enter international markets, with initial shipments planned for Jordan. PT Setia Agro Internasional is preparing the local agricultural commodity for export, marking a new opportunity for Indonesian produce.

The processed taro leaves offer versatility, serving as an ingredient in food preparation and as a potential substitute for tobacco in the production of herbal cigarettes. This simple processing method adds value to the local crop and opens avenues for international trade.

Cilacap Customs, through its Export Clinic program, is actively supporting PT Setia Agro Internasional. Head of the Customs Office, Shinta Dewi Arini, visited the company to provide guidance, emphasizing the potential of Indonesian agricultural products in the global market.

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We really appreciate the youth who are moving to bring dried taro leaf flakes that have economic value to the international stage. Cilacap Customs will continue to provide support and assistance.

Gilang Primanda, CEO of PT Setia Agro Internasional, stated that the dried taro leaf flakes have significant market potential in Jordan. The production process involves harvesting, cleaning, fermenting the leaves for two days until they turn yellowish, followed by chopping and sun-drying for another two days before packaging.

The company plans to export 800 kilograms of dried taro leaf flakes to Jordan on August 21, 2026. This initial shipment is intended to pave the way for broader market expansion. Shinta praised the company's initiative in transforming a simple local commodity into an export-oriented product, demonstrating that even basic agricultural items can compete globally with proper management and development.

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We are very appreciative of the youth who are moving to bring dried taro leaf flakes that have economic value to the international stage. Cilacap Customs will continue to provide support and assistance.