Canada has secured a major expansion of market access for beef and pork exports to Indonesia, marking a significant milestone following the signing of the Canada–Indonesia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) last September.
Under the expanded access, Canadian exporters can now ship over-30-month bone-in beef, beef offal, and — for the first time — pork and pork products into Indonesia, according to a government release on Monday. Indonesian authorities have also approved additional Canadian meat processing facilities and removed residency restrictions on imported cattle, further strengthening Canada’s ability to serve the market.
Indonesia represents a fast-growing opportunity for Canadian producers. In 2024, the country imported an estimated $1.1 billion worth of beef and $42 million of pork, and exports are expected to rise significantly under the new rules. Indonesia is Canada’s sixth-largest agri-food and seafood export market and its largest within the ASEAN region.
The expanded access follows a successful audit of Canadian facilities by Indonesian officials, confirming that Canada’s meat exports meet Indonesia’s sanitary, food safety, and animal health standards. The work was supported by ongoing collaboration between Indonesian regulators and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, alongside Canada’s embassy and trade officials in Jakarta.
CEPA will eliminate nearly all tariffs on Canadian beef and pork and includes enforceable provisions to address non-tariff barriers and improve regulatory cooperation. The agreement aligns with federal goals to grow agri-food exports, diversify trade beyond the United States, and double non-U.S. exports over the next decade, the release said.
Industry groups including the Canadian Meat Council, Canada Beef International, and the Canadian Pork Council welcomed the move, calling it a breakthrough that strengthens Canada’s position in one of the Indo-Pacific’s most dynamic markets.
