Brazil pushes to become Indonesia’s top soybean, meat supplier
Trade has expanded since Jakarta recognized three private Brazilian halal certification bodies
JAKARTA, Indonesia (MNTV) — Brazil is positioning itself to become Indonesia’s leading supplier of soybeans and meat, seeing an opening in President Prabowo Subianto’s Free Nutritious Meals program, according to the Jakarta Globe, citing a Brazilian diplomat.
The nationwide initiative, expected to serve tens of millions, is projected to sharply raise demand for agricultural commodities.
“We know that tempeh and tofu are essential menu items in the Free Nutritious Meals program, and Brazil is ready to help meet Indonesia’s soybean demand,” said Carlos Turchetto, agricultural attaché at the Brazilian Embassy in Jakarta, on the sidelines of the Food & Hospitality Indonesia 2026 exhibition.
He said Brazil could supply high-quality soybeans at competitive prices, easing domestic price pressure, and was ready to increase beef and poultry exports if needed.
Brazil has long been a principal supplier of halal-certified meat to Indonesia, and the trade has expanded since Jakarta recognized three private Brazilian halal certification bodies.
Turchetto said 52 Brazilian companies are now approved to export meat to Indonesia, with an Indonesian audit team inspecting another 21 last month, and credited part of the momentum to Indonesia’s full BRICS membership since Jan. 6, 2025, which he said had eased bureaucratic processes on both sides.
Indonesia, heavily dependent on imported soybeans for tempeh and tofu, remains one of the world’s largest importers and an attractive market for Brazilian exporters.
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