U.S. Soy Celebrates 45 Years of Partnership with Indonesia
Advancing resilient, sustainable supply chains for Indonesia’s food and feed industries
The U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) commemorates 45 years of partnership between U.S. Soy and Indonesia in 2026, marking a milestone of a longstanding relationship that has helped shape Indonesia’s food, feed, and aquaculture industries. Over the decades, Indonesia has grown into one of U.S. Soy’s most strategic markets, serving as Southeast Asia’s largest soybean importer for food use and one of the world’s largest importers of U.S. whole soybeans.
This anniversary reflects a partnership built on collaboration, technical exchange, and a shared commitment to supporting Indonesia’s evolving food and agricultural landscape. As Indonesia’s industry continues to grow, U.S. Soy remains committed to working with government agencies, industry partners, and customers to strengthen food security, sustainability, and long-term market development.
A Partnership Built on Quality and Shared Progress
Over the past 45 years, U.S. Soy and Indonesia have built a partnership defined by quality, consistency, and shared success. Today, most of Indonesia’s soybeans are processed into traditional soy foods such as tempe and tofu — a reflection of the confidence Indonesian customers place in U.S. Soy.
Trade momentum continues to strengthen. U.S. soybean exports to Indonesia grew by 348,000 metric tons, with market share expected to rise from 88% to more than 90% in the current marketing year1.
“Indonesia has long been a key partner for U.S. Soy in Southeast Asia, strengthened by decades of progress and mutual trust,” said Carlos Salinas, Executive Director – East Asia, USSEC. “For 45 years, we have worked closely with Indonesian customers and industry partners to support the country’s evolving food and feed industries through innovation, technical expertise, and sustainable growth.”
Expanding Opportunities Across Food, Feed, and Aquaculture
Indonesia’s longstanding tradition of tempe and tofu consumption continues to drive demand for high-quality soybeans, with growth expanding beyond Java into major islands such as Sumatra, Kalimantan, and Sulawesi.
USSEC’s partnerships with Indonesian industry organizations continue to strengthen technical knowledge, promote the use of U.S. Soy in traditional foods, and support the development of Indonesia’s soy value chain through collaboration with local stakeholders and USDA.
Sustainability at the Center of Collaboration
As Indonesia’s food and feed industries evolve, sustainability has become a central focus of the U.S.–Indonesia partnership. Programs such as the U.S. Soy Sustainability Assurance Protocol (SSAP) and the Sustainable U.S. Soy label provide independently verified assurances that support Indonesia’s emphasis on responsible sourcing, traceability, and resilient supply chains.
“For decades, U.S. Soy has worked with partners around the world to build reliable, high-quality supply chains, and Indonesia has been an important part of that global effort,” said Jim Sutter, USSEC CEO. “Customers are looking for dependable ingredients and trusted relationships. USSEC is committed to supporting Indonesia by providing sustainable solutions, technical support, and the consistency that modern food and feed systems require.”
Looking Ahead
As Indonesia’s food and feed industries continue to grow, U.S. Soy remains committed to deepening collaboration, advancing sustainable production, and supporting resilient supply chains that benefit producers, manufacturers, and consumers alike. USSEC will continue working with industry partners, and customers to foster innovation, expand technical exchange, and create new opportunities that contribute to Indonesia’s long-term food security.
Partially funded by the Soy Checkoff.