Importing from India to Indonesia
India's largest groundnut kernel market — plus red chilli, dehydrated onion and guar gum.
Quick answer: Indonesia is India's largest destination for groundnut kernels (roughly USD 295 million), with dried red chilli, dehydrated onion and guar gum also significant lines. Transit from Indian ports to Jakarta (Tanjung Priok) typically runs 10–16 days. Indonesia's food import regulations are administered by BPOM (the food and drug agency), and halal certification is a common requirement given Indonesia's large Muslim-majority population.
India's top groundnut kernel destination
Indonesia stands out clearly in the trade data as India's largest groundnut kernel market by a significant margin, reflecting the scale of Indonesia's food-processing sector and India's competitive position on price and available volume. Dried red chilli, dehydrated onion and guar gum round out the leading lines.
Halal certification is central to this market
Indonesia operates one of the world's most formalised halal certification systems, administered through BPJPH, and it's a live consideration for most food imports serving the domestic market. We arrange documentation to match whatever certifying body your importer specifies — this is worth raising at the enquiry stage rather than after a shipment is packed.
BPOM registration takes lead time
Food products generally need registration with BPOM, Indonesia's food and drug regulator, before import. This is typically the importer's process, but it depends on product documentation and specifications from our side — start the conversation early on a first order for a given product.
Key facts
- India's largest groundnut kernel market — roughly USD 295M
- Also significant: red chilli, dehydrated onion, guar gum
- Transit: 10–16 days to Jakarta
- Regulators: BPOM (food registration), BPJPH (halal certification)
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What India exports to Indonesia
Products we handle where verified trade data shows India exporting to Indonesia. Figures are India's total exports of that product to Indonesia in the year shown — not our own shipment volumes.
| Product | India's exports to Indonesia | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Groundnut Kernels (HS 1202.42) | $295,293,630 | 2024 (calendar year) |
| Red Chilli (dried) (HS 0904.21 / 0904.22) | $74,364,180 | 2024 (calendar year) |
| Fresh red onion (HS 0703 10) | $22,838,210 | 2023 |
| Dehydrated Onion (HS 0712.20) | $14,833,150 | 2024 (calendar year) |
| Guar Gum (HS 1302.32) | $8,151,090 | 2024 (calendar year) |
| Turmeric (HS 0910.30) | $8,074,000 | 2024 (calendar year) |
| Organic manure / cow dung / animal & vegetable fertilizers (HS 3101) | $314,490 | 2023 |
Sources: compiled from the per-product trade-data files cited on each product page — primarily WITS (World Bank) / UN Comtrade for calendar year 2024, with some products from APEDA, MPEDA and trade-press compilations. Each product page states its own source, year and any limitations. Retrieved 2026-10-17.
Ports & transit time
| Destination port | Typical transit from Indian west-coast ports |
|---|---|
| Tanjung Priok (Jakarta) | 10–16 days |
| Tanjung Perak (Surabaya) | 12–18 days |
Transit times are general guidance based on typical shipping-line schedules and change with routing and transshipment. Ask for a current estimate to your port.
Documentation for shipments to Indonesia
Export documentation prepared to match destination-country and buyer requirements — phytosanitary certificate, certificate of origin, fumigation certificate, lab test reports and more, as applicable.
- Phytosanitary certificate for plant-origin goods
- Certificate of origin
- BPOM registration documentation for food products, arranged by the importer
- Halal certification where required, from a certifying body recognised by BPJPH (per your importer's specification)
- Commercial invoice, packing list and bill of lading
Share your compliance checklist and we will confirm the documentation for your shipment. Third-party inspection (SGS, Bureau Veritas, Intertek or your nominated agency) can be arranged on request.
Payment & currency norms
USD invoicing is standard. LC and TT are both used; Indonesia's food-manufacturing sector includes large, established importers accustomed to structured international trade documentation.
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Indonesia import FAQs
Scale of demand from Indonesia's food-processing sector, combined with Indian groundnut's competitive pricing and available volume, has made it the largest single destination for this product among the markets we've verified.
Frequently, given Indonesia's large Muslim-majority population and its formalised halal certification system administered through BPJPH. Requirements and the accepted certifying bodies are specified by your importer, and we can supply documentation matching a specified certifying body's requirements.
BPOM (Badan Pengawas Obat dan Makanan) is Indonesia's food and drug regulatory agency. Food products generally require BPOM registration before import, which is typically managed on the importer's side using documentation we provide.
Typically 10–16 days to Jakarta's Tanjung Priok port, Indonesia's main container gateway.
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