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Following the historic signing of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) by Prime Minister Carney and President Prabowo in September, the Government of Canada announced a major expansion of market access for Canadian beef and pork products in Indonesia.
Previously, only boneless beef was allowed for export to Indonesia. With this expanded market access, Canadian exporters can now ship over-thirty-month bone-in beef, beef offal, and pork and pork products for the first time. In addition, Indonesia has approved more Canadian facilities, further strengthening Canada’s export capacity to this dynamic market. As a result, Canada’s exports to Indonesia are expected to increase significantly, building on the country’s robust market, which in 2024 was valued at $1.1 billion for beef imports and $42 million for pork imports.
This achievement follows a successful audit of Canadian facilities, underscoring Canada’s internationally recognized food safety and animal health standards, rigorous inspection system, and the ongoing technical collaboration between the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and Indonesian authorities, efforts facilitated by the Embassy of Canada in Jakarta.
The recent signing of the CEPA further demonstrates the strong economic ties between the countries. The CEPA will eliminate nearly all tariffs on Canadian beef and pork and includes robust and enforceable rules to address non-tariff barriers and foster stronger regulatory cooperation. These advancements will make Canadian exports even more competitive and offer long-term growth opportunities in one of the Indo-Pacific's most dynamic markets.
Canada continues to actively negotiate export certificates for live breeding cattle, live swine, genetic material, and bovine embryos.
February 23, 2026/ Government of Canada/ Canada.
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