Jeddah:The Ministry of Trade is facilitating eight Indonesian companies to expand market access in Saudi Arabia through the Hajj Conference & Expo 2026 held from November 8–11 in Jeddah. This effort aims to optimize and explore business opportunities within the Hajj and Umrah ecosystem in Saudi Arabia. The Indonesian Pavilion was inaugurated by the Director General of National Export Development, Fajarini Puntodewi, alongside the Indonesian Consul General in Jeddah, Sugiri Suparwan.
According to Ministry of Trade of the Republic of Indonesia, the Hajj and Umrah ecosystem presents significant trade potential for various Indonesian business sectors. The ministry's facilitation seeks to connect national companies with market needs and business players in Saudi Arabia. Puntodewi emphasized the importance of the Indonesian Pavilion as a promotional platform that links national companies with potential partners to fulfill diverse needs within the ecosystem. The participation of these companies is expected to help them understand market needs, showcase their product advantages, and explore collaboration opportunities with local businesses.
The eight participating companies hail from sectors such as food and beverage, hotel amenities, banking, and travel services. These include PT Family Food Indonesia, BPKH Ltd, Pinehill Arabia, Lenuta Towel, PT Ibraahim Ibaadurrahmaan Corp (IIC Group), PT Halalan Toyiban (Thayyiban) Indonesia, and Bank Syariah Indonesia (BSI). Notably, PT Family Food Indonesia signed a memorandum of understanding in the ready-to-eat food sector with several Saudi Arabian companies, marking a potential transaction value of USD 3.39 million.
The Indonesian Pavilion also attracted visits from Indonesia's Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Mochamad Irfan Yusuf, and the Head of the Hajj Financial Management Agency, Fadlul Imansyah. PT Family Food Indonesia's Director of Business Development, Rusdi Sucinta, expressed appreciation for the Ministry of Trade's facilitation, noting the opportunity to introduce products and establish direct communication with potential Saudi business partners.
Bagas Haryotejo, Head of the Indonesia Trade Promotion Center (ITPC) Jeddah, underlined the importance of strengthening networks and market understanding for Indonesian companies in Saudi Arabia. ITPC Jeddah is prepared to support these companies by providing market information and assisting in collaboration exploration with local businesses.
In the January–September 2026 period, trade between Indonesia and Saudi Arabia totaled USD 4.19 billion. Indonesia's exports to Saudi Arabia reached USD 1.60 billion, while imports amounted to USD 2.60 billion. In 2025, total trade was USD 6.53 billion, with exports at USD 2.88 billion and imports at USD 3.65 billion. Main export commodities included vehicles and parts, animal and vegetable fats and oils, ships, processed food products, and wood products, while imports were dominated by salt, sulfur, lime, plastics, organic chemicals, and fruits.