Politics · Indonesia · 3 hrs ago
Indonesia Reports Growth in Fisheries Output, Revenue and Exports
Indonesia’s fisheries sector reported gains during the first two years of President Prabowo Subianto’s government, under minister Sakti Wahyu Trenggono.
Ministry figures show fisheries revenue rose from 2.208 trillion rupiah in 2024 to 2.405 trillion rupiah in 2025, while production increased from 23.56 million tonnes to 26.25 million tonnes.
The sector’s GDP share and exports also grew: its share of national GDP rose to 4.95% in 2025, and seafood exports reached US$6.27 billion.
The ministry says fishers’ purchasing power improved, and domestic fish consumption reached 26.08 kilograms per person in 2025.
Projects aim to expand fishing and aquaculture and increase salt production, including a 616-hectare salt project in Rote Ndao and fish-farming projects across Java and Lampung.
One hundred fishing villages are operating, with 1,269 more under construction, according to the ministry.
Trenggono says the government will continue its six priority programs to raise productivity, support jobs and improve the competitiveness of Indonesian seafood.
Indonesia’s fisheries production rose from 23.56 million tonnes in 2024 to 26.25 million tonnes in 2025, according to the Fisheries and Marine Affairs Ministry.
Fisheries exports increased from US$5.95 billion in 2024 to US$6.27 billion in 2025.
The sector’s contribution to national GDP rose from 0.68% in 2024 to 4.95% in 2025 and reached 6.86% in the second quarter of 2026.
By September 2026, fisheries-related non-tax state revenue had reached Rp1.65 trillion, up 5.52% year on year.
The ministry attributed the reported gains to strengthening the sector while maintaining sustainable fisheries ecosystems.
- Who
- Indonesia’s Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries, led by Minister Sakti Wahyu Trenggono.
- What
- The ministry reported increases in fisheries production, exports, GDP contribution and non-tax state revenue.
- When
- The report covers results from 2024 through 2026, including provisional data through September 2026.
- Where
- Indonesia.
- Why
- The ministry said it was working to increase productivity and people’s welfare while maintaining sustainable fisheries ecosystems.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Indonesia’s fisheries production was 23.56 million tonnes, non-tax state revenue was Rp2.208 trillion, exports were US$5.95 billion and fisheries contributed 0.68% of GDP.
Fisheries production reached 26.25 million tonnes, non-tax state revenue was Rp2.405 trillion, exports were US$6.27 billion and fisheries contributed 4.95% of GDP.
Fisheries exports reached US$4.23 billion.
Fisheries’ contribution to national GDP reached 6.86%.
Non-tax state revenue reached Rp1.65 trillion, up 5.52% year on year, while fisheries production reached 19.89 million tonnes.
- Fisheries production, 2024
- 23.56 million tonnes
- Fisheries production, 2025
- 26.25 million tonnes
- Fisheries exports, 2025
- US$6.27 billion
- Non-tax state revenue, January–September 2026
- Rp1.65 trillion
- Fisheries GDP contribution, second quarter 2026
- 6.86%
What people are saying
In line with President Prabowo’s direction, we are working to manage this sector as productively as possible, of course without neglecting the sustainability of existing fisheries ecosystems.
We are continuing to work to keep productivity rising, alongside improving people’s welfare.