Key highlights of Indonesia's fish exports in Q1 2026
- Fresh or chilled fish (HS 030289) is the top Indonesia fish export at US$314.84 million, ahead of frozen shrimp and prawns at US$272.48 million and cuttlefish and squid at US$141.78 million, based on TradeInt's Indonesia export data.
- China is the largest partner for Indonesia fish exports at US$564.63 million, followed by the United States at US$288.54 million and Japan at US$87.80 million, from TradeInt's Indonesia export data.
- Indonesia's fishery exports concentrate on frozen and chilled seafood, with shrimp, tuna, squid, and octopus shaping the top-10 product basket by value.
- As of mid-March 2026, Indonesia's fishery exports reached US$983.1 million, with export volume of 197,718 tons, according to the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries.
What are the latest trends in Indonesia's fish exports?
Quarterly fish export in Indonesia values held above US$1 billion through 2025 and into 2026, moving from US$1.27 billion in Q1 2025 to US$1.32 billion in Q1 2026, based on TradeInt's Indonesia export data for HS code 030. Values fell slightly mid-year, then recovered in the fourth quarter.
As of mid-March 2026, Indonesia's fishery exports reached US$983.1 million, with export volume of 197,718 tons, according to the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries, as reported by ANTARA.
In the ten months of 2025, Indonesia remained a net fisheries exporter, with a US$4.53 billion trade surplus, up 2.9% from the same period a year earlier. Exports totaled US$5.07 billion against imports of US$540 million.
Export growth spread across major markets over that period. Shipments to ASEAN rose 22.7% to US$811.64 million, while exports to the United States reached US$1.604 billion, the same report shows. Japan and the European Union also grew.
However, the market in early 2026 brought supply-chain pressure. Around mid-March 2026, export volume dropped 41.35%, and export value declined 21.71% against the same period a year earlier, the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries noted, citing shipping-route changes and higher logistics costs.
Some noticeable insights of Indonesia fishery export market in 2026:
- Indonesia stayed a net exporter: Indonesia posted a US$4.53 billion fisheries trade surplus in the first ten months of 2025, on exports of US$5.07 billion, the Jakarta Post reported.
- The US-led buyer markets: US fishery imports from Indonesia reached US$1.604 billion in the first ten months of 2025, ahead of ASEAN at US$811.64 million.
- Early 2026 volumes fell: As of mid-March 2026, Indonesia's fishery export volume dropped 41.35% year over year on supply-chain disruption, per the fisheries ministry.
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What are the top Indonesia fish exports?
Based on TradeInt's Indonesia export data in Q1 2026, the top Indonesia fish exports are fresh or chilled fish at US$314.84 million, frozen shrimp and prawns at US$272.48 million, and cuttlefish and squid at US$141.78 million. These three products lead the fish export basket by value.
The remaining top 10 fish exports in Indonesia include live ornamental fish, frozen tuna and skipjack fillets, octopus, yellowfin tuna fillets, and crabs. The mix shows a basket led by frozen and chilled seafood alongside shrimp and cephalopods.
Best Indonesia fish export type in Q1 2026:
- Fresh or chilled fish (HS 030289) - US$314.84 million: the largest Indonesia fish export, shipped mainly to China.
- Frozen shrimp and prawns (HS 030617) - US$272.48 million: a high-value export led by demand from the United States.
- Cuttlefish and squid, frozen (HS 030743) - US$141.78 million: a core cephalopod export with strong China demand.
- Other frozen fish (HS 030389) - US$139.04 million: frozen whole fish excluding fillets, a volume staple for China.
- Live freshwater ornamental fish (HS 030111) - US$59.51 million: a specialty export led by Australian buyers.
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Indonesia fish exports lean on shrimp and tuna as the highest-value commodities, and both hold firm demand abroad. Shrimp leads the growth.
Indonesia's shrimp exports climbed 8.6%, while tuna and skipjack rose 2.6%, while squid, cuttlefish, and octopus advanced 1.9% over the same stretch.
Tuna carries a strong growth record in key markets. In January 2026, Indonesia's canned and processed tuna ranked third among top exports in the Japanese market, with export value reaching US$30.28 million, the Jakarta Post noted, on a compound annual growth rate of 13.82%.
Moreover, in February 2026, Indonesia secured export approvals for 57 fish processing units to ship to China and Turkiye, VietnamPlus reported. All units met HACCP food-safety standards.
Which countries does Indonesia export fish to?
From Indonesia export data on TradeInt in Q1 2026, Indonesia exports fish mainly to China, the United States, and Japan. China led at US$564.63 million, the United States followed at US$288.54 million, and Japan came third at US$87.80 million.
Top 5 Indonesia fish export partners in Q1 2026:
- China (US$564.63 million): the top destination, led by fresh, chilled, and frozen fish.
- United States (US$288.54 million): a high-value buyer led by frozen shrimp and prawns.
- Japan (US$87.80 million): a premium market for shrimp, tuna, and skipjack products.
- Vietnam (US$75.32 million): a regional buyer of squid and tuna for processing and re-export.
- Australia (US$63.33 million): the leading market for live ornamental fish.
China and the United States drive most of Indonesia's fish export value, and both markets grew through 2025.
Indonesia's fishery exports to China reached 491,528 tons, worth US$1.04 billion, with 1,080 types of fishery commodities shipped in 2025, and China remaining the largest destination by volume.
Yet, US demand held strong over the same window. In the first ten months of 2025, US fishery imports from Indonesia reached US$1.604 billion, up 2.6% year over year, the Jakarta Post noted. Exports to the European Union rose 8.3% to US$379.54 million.
One big achievement for Indonesia's fish export market is that in 06/2026, Indonesia regained approved-country access to the European market for farmed fish. The EU is Indonesia's fifth-largest fishery destination, with shrimp, milkfish, and pangasius among key products.
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Who are the top fish exporters from Indonesia?
The top Indonesia fish suppliers are Bali Indah Samudera, Anugerah Laut Jawa Indonesia, and PT Indo Tropika Agung Lestari, among the list of TradeInt's verified Indonesian exporters. These companies lead Indonesia fish export activity across fresh, frozen, and specialty seafood.
PT Bumi Menara Internusa and Sanjaya Internasional Fishery complete the top five, covering frozen shrimp, crab, cephalopods, and processed fish.
Top 5 Indonesian fish suppliers in Q1 2026:
- Bali Indah Samudera: a leading fisheries enterprise exporting fresh, frozen, and processed marine seafood.
- Anugerah Laut Jawa Indonesia: a marine supplier of premium frozen demersal fish and pelagic species.
- PT Indo Tropika Agung Lestari: a specialist exporter of rare and captive-bred freshwater ornamental fish.
- PT Bumi Menara Internusa: a processor and exporter of frozen shrimp, crab, and cephalopods.
- Sanjaya Internasional Fishery: a large-scale exporter of frozen squid, cephalopods, and fish.
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How can Indonesian fish exporters find reliable buyers?
Indonesian fish exporters typically find buyers through trade fairs, industry networks, and broker introductions. These channels work, but they are slow, hard to verify, and rarely show real buyer trade activity.
TradeInt gives suppliers a faster route - with 500M+ verified company profiles and 10B+ Bill of Lading records searchable by commodity, destination, and HS code. Here's how:
- Search by commodity and destination: Pull every company that has imported Indonesian frozen shrimp into the US, tuna into Japan, or squid into China - with shipment values and order frequency attached.
- Verify the buyer before outreach: Check their trade history, see which Indonesian competitors they already source from, and confirm they are still active in the market.
- Spot the gaps: Find markets where demand is growing but your competitors have thin coverage - Australia for ornamental fish, Italy for octopus, Vietnam for yellowfin tuna.
- Build your outreach list: Filter verified buyer contacts by HS code, destination port, or shipment volume, and be ready for direct sales or distributor prospecting.
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Conclusion
Frozen and chilled seafood, shrimp, and cephalopods define Indonesia's fish export basket in Q1 2026. Fresh or chilled fish led at US$314.84 million, frozen shrimp followed at US$272.48 million, and squid came third at US$141.78 million, from TradeInt's Indonesia export data. China took the most at US$564.63 million, ahead of the United States and Japan.
Indonesia posted a US$4.53 billion fishery trade surplus in the first ten months of 2025 and regained EU market access in 2026. Early-2026 volumes slipped on logistics pressure, yet buyer demand across the top three markets held firm.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Indonesia the biggest fish exporting country in the world?
No. Indonesia is one of the world's largest fish exporters, but it is not the largest globally. It consistently ranks among the world's top fish-exporting countries.
What is Indonesia's top fish export?
Indonesia's top fish export is fresh or chilled fish (HS 030289), valued at US$314.84 million in Q1 2026.
Indonesia exports the most fish to which countries?
China buys the most fish from Indonesia, at US$564.63 million in Q1 2026, recorded by TradeInt. In 2025, China took 491,528 tons worth US$1.04 billion.
How much does Indonesia earn from fishery exports?
Indonesia's fishery exports reached US$983.1 million as of mid-March 2026, on export volume of 197,718 tons, according to the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries. In the first ten months of 2025, fishery exports totaled US$5.07 billion, producing a US$4.53 billion trade surplus.
