Indonesia attracted IDR 62.8 trillion in palm‑oil–sector investment last year as part of its effort to move up the value chain by processing natural resources domestically. Investment Minister Rosan Roeslani said this downstream push aims to capture greater economic value, create jobs, and strengthen human capital through exposure to new technologies. Although he did not specify whether the funds came mainly from domestic or foreign investors, Indonesia also recorded IDR 6.6 trillion in investments across other forestry‑related sectors, including nutmeg, pine, coconut, cacao, and biofuel. The broader downstream strategy extends beyond forestry to mining, fisheries, and oil and gas, with minerals—especially nickel—continuing to dominate. In 2025, Indonesia secured IDR 185.2 trillion in nickel‑processing investments, far surpassing the palm oil sector. As the world’s largest palm oil producer, Indonesia is leveraging the commodity to reduce fuel imports through its B40 biofuel mandate requiring a 40% palm oil blend. The government may raise this to B50 in the second half of this year, pending successful tests and ongoing reviews tied to fluctuations in global fuel and palm oil prices.Source: https://jakartaglobe.id/business/indonesia-attracts-37-billion-investment-to-climb-up-palm-oil-value-chain (ICE GIACARTA)

Fonte notizia: ANTARA NEWS, 15 January 2026