Indonesia's cocoa processing industry posted stronger performance in the second quarter of 2026 as cocoa grinding volume increased significantly despite continued volatility in the global cocoa market, changes in demand patterns, and challenges in implementing sustainability principles (24/07).

According to the Q2 2026 Grind Statistics, Indonesia's cocoa grinding volume reached 110,410 tons, up 30.1% from 84,844 tons in the first quarter.

Production of processed cocoa products also increased by 8.2% compared with the previous quarter.

The performance reflects the growing competitiveness of Indonesia's cocoa processing industry while strengthening the country's position as one of the world's cocoa processing centers and a strategic partner in the global cocoa supply chain.

Government Continues to Strengthen Cocoa Downstream Industry

Minister of Industry Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita said the government remains committed to strengthening the competitiveness of the national cocoa processing industry as part of its downstream industrialization strategy to position Indonesia as a global-scale cocoa grinding center.

"The Ministry of Industry continues to accelerate the transformation of the cocoa industry through stronger downstream development, improved human resource capacity, expanded partnerships between farmers and industry, implementation of quality standards, and faster adoption of sustainability principles," the minister said in a statement in Jakarta on Friday (24/07).

Indonesia Expands Its Role in the Global Cocoa Supply Chain

With its large industrial capacity, Indonesia continues to strengthen its position as one of the world's cocoa processing centers and a strategic partner in the global cocoa supply chain.

In Asia, Indonesia accounts for around 49% of the region's total cocoa processing volume, making the country one of the key pillars of Asia's cocoa industry while reinforcing the region's role in the global trade of processed cocoa products.

Indonesia International Cocoa Conference Promotes Collaboration

Acting Director General of Agro Industry Putu Juli Ardika said the Indonesia International Cocoa Conference 2026 provides an important opportunity to strengthen collaboration to improve productivity, accelerate industrial transformation, expand market access, and build an inclusive and sustainable cocoa production system.

Carrying the theme "The Rise of Indonesian Cocoa: The Pearl of Asia for the World," the conference highlights Indonesia's commitment to becoming not only a cocoa-producing country but also a world-class cocoa processing center capable of producing high value-added products, meeting international sustainability standards, and delivering greater benefits for farmers, industry, and the national economy.

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