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The coconut tree (Cocos nucifera L.) represents one of the most versatile and multifunctional crops known to humankind. Virtually every part of the tree—including its roots, trunk, leaves, husk, shell, water, and meat—can be utilized for food, health products, energy, construction materials, household items, and industrial applications. This extensive utility has led to the coconut often being described as the ‘tree of life.’

Historically, coconuts required little to no deliberate cultivation. Their fruits naturally dispersed through ocean currents and germinated across tropical coastlines, allowing the species to spread and flourish independently. This biological capacity for self-propagation not only ensured the survival and expansion of coconut populations but also underscores the crop’s inherent sustainability in ecological and agricultural contexts.

In Indonesia, the world’s largest coconut-producing nation, the tree holds profound socio-cultural and historical significance. Beyond its economic role, the coconut has been deeply interwoven into the nation’s identity, traditional practices, and daily life—from culinary heritage and traditional medicine to rituals, crafts, and community livelihoods. Thus, the coconut tree is not merely an agricultural commodity, but an enduring symbol of resilience, sustainability, and cultural continuity across generations.

Galih Batara Muda, 
CEO and Founder of Roemah Kelapa Indonesia

Jakarta, 18 Agustus 2025

 

Internationaler Deutscher Nachhaltigkeitspreis (IDNP) / International German Sustainability Award 2026

Roemah Kelapa Indonesia (RoeKI) dan IPA (International Purchase Agency)

RoeKI Strategic Project Map: The Direction for Strengthening the Region-Based National Coconut Ecosystem

RoeKI Strategic Project Map: The Direction for Strengthening the Region-Based National Coconut Ecosystem

The Strategic Project Map of Roemah Kelapa Indonesia (RoeKI) outlines the direction and priorities for developing Indonesia’s national coconut ecosystem in a structured manner, grounded in regional potential and aligned with the country’s downstream industrialization and bioeconomy strategies. This map serves as RoeKI’s visual planning foundation in building an integrated coconut industry from upstream to downstream, using a collaborative, sustainable, and data-driven approach.

As one of the world’s largest coconut-producing countries, Indonesia possesses vast and diverse coconut plantation areas. Through this mapping initiative, RoeKI identifies priority regions based on planted area size, estimated production, and the readiness of supporting ecosystems, ensuring that each development initiative delivers optimal economic and social impact for farmers, industry players, and local governments.

One of the primary focuses of this map is the establishment of the strategic “Coconut Triangle” cluster connecting Riau, Kepulauan Riau, and Jambi. These three regions share geographical, logistical, and historical linkages within the coconut supply chain and hold significant potential to be developed as national hubs for production, processing, and distribution. Riau and Jambi serve as major production bases with substantial plantation areas, while Kepulauan Riau occupies a strategic position as a logistics node and gateway for downstream processing toward both domestic and export markets.

Beyond this triangle cluster, RoeKI’s map also highlights other priority regions such as Sulawesi Utara, Sulawesi Tengah, Maluku, Maluku Utara, Jawa Timur, Jawa Tengah, and Nusa Tenggara Timur, all of which make important contributions to national coconut production. In these areas, RoeKI promotes the strengthening of smallholder coconut cultivation, productivity enhancement, and the development of value-added downstream industries.

The map clearly distinguishes between priority and non-priority locations as part of a phased development strategy. This approach enables RoeKI to concentrate resources, investments, and innovation programs in regions with the highest level of readiness, while simultaneously preparing medium- and long-term development roadmaps for other areas to gradually integrate into the national coconut ecosystem.

In the global context, the map also positions Indonesia within the landscape of the world’s coconut-producing countries, reaffirming the country’s strategic role in the international supply chain. This provides a foundation for RoeKI to enhance the competitiveness of Indonesian coconut products through standardization, product innovation, and accelerated downstream development.

The RoeKI Strategic Project Map is formulated in alignment with national policy directions, including the coconut downstream roadmap and the development of a bioeconomy based on biological resources. Through this mapping initiative, RoeKI reaffirms its vision to build a measurable, inclusive, and sustainable national coconut ecosystem—not merely as a supplier of raw materials, but as the foundation of a future-oriented industry capable of generating added value, employment opportunities, and broad-based community prosperity.

 
 

The Strategic Project Map of Roemah Kelapa Indonesia (RoeKI) outlines the direction and priorities for developing Indonesia’s national coconut ecosystem in a structured manner, grounded in regional potential and aligned with the country’s downstream industrialization and bioeconomy strategies. This map serves as RoeKI’s visual planning foundation in building an integrated coconut industry from upstream to downstream, using a collaborative, sustainable, and data-driven approach.

As one of the world’s largest coconut-producing countries, Indonesia possesses vast and diverse coconut plantation areas. Through this mapping initiative, RoeKI identifies priority regions based on planted area size, estimated production, and the readiness of supporting ecosystems, ensuring that each development initiative delivers optimal economic and social impact for farmers, industry players, and local governments.

One of the primary focuses of this map is the establishment of the strategic “Coconut Triangle” cluster connecting Riau, Kepulauan Riau, and Jambi. These three regions share geographical, logistical, and historical linkages within the coconut supply chain and hold significant potential to be developed as national hubs for production, processing, and distribution. Riau and Jambi serve as major production bases with substantial plantation areas, while Kepulauan Riau occupies a strategic position as a logistics node and gateway for downstream processing toward both domestic and export markets.

Beyond this triangle cluster, RoeKI’s map also highlights other priority regions such as Sulawesi Utara, Sulawesi Tengah, Maluku, Maluku Utara, Jawa Timur, Jawa Tengah, and Nusa Tenggara Timur, all of which make important contributions to national coconut production. In these areas, RoeKI promotes the strengthening of smallholder coconut cultivation, productivity enhancement, and the development of value-added downstream industries.

The map clearly distinguishes between priority and non-priority locations as part of a phased development strategy. This approach enables RoeKI to concentrate resources, investments, and innovation programs in regions with the highest level of readiness, while simultaneously preparing medium- and long-term development roadmaps for other areas to gradually integrate into the national coconut ecosystem.

In the global context, the map also positions Indonesia within the landscape of the world’s coconut-producing countries, reaffirming the country’s strategic role in the international supply chain. This provides a foundation for RoeKI to enhance the competitiveness of Indonesian coconut products through standardization, product innovation, and accelerated downstream development.

The RoeKI Strategic Project Map is formulated in alignment with national policy directions, including the coconut downstream roadmap and the development of a bioeconomy based on biological resources. Through this mapping initiative, RoeKI reaffirms its vision to build a measurable, inclusive, and sustainable national coconut ecosystem—not merely as a supplier of raw materials, but as the foundation of a future-oriented industry capable of generating added value, employment opportunities, and broad-based community prosperity.

 
 

Indonesian Coconut: A Source of Livelihood, Business Opportunity, and the Future of a Sustainable Industry

Indonesian Coconut: A Source of Livelihood, Business Opportunity, and the Future of a Sustainable Industry

Coconut is one of the most important commodities in Indonesia. Across coastal and rural regions, coconut has long been an integral part of daily life. Beyond being a food source, it serves as a livelihood foundation, a business opportunity, and a pillar of sustainable industry.

Indonesia is widely recognized as one of the world’s largest coconut producers, with extraordinary potential spanning from upstream cultivation to downstream processing. From a single coconut, a wide range of high-value products can be produced to meet both domestic and global market demands.

Roemah Kelapa Indonesia is present as a center for information, education, and collaboration to maximize the potential of Indonesian coconut.

The Vast Potential of Indonesian Coconut

Indonesia has millions of hectares of coconut plantations spread across regions such as Sulawesi, Maluku, Sumatra, Kalimantan, and Java. Indonesian coconuts are highly regarded because they:

  • Grow naturally in a tropical climate

  • Have high-quality coconut meat

  • Offer year-round sustainable production

  • Are supported by strong local labor and traditional knowledge

Indonesian coconut is not merely an agricultural commodity—it is a strategic national asset.

High-Value Coconut Derivative Products

Indonesian coconut products carry strong economic value, with steadily increasing global demand. Some of the leading coconut-based products include:

  • Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO)

  • Organic coconut sugar

  • Instant coconut milk

  • Coconut flour

  • Coconut shell charcoal briquettes

  • Cocopeat and cocofiber

  • Packaged coconut water

  • Coconut shell handicrafts

These products have become key export commodities to various international markets.

Coconut and Business Opportunities in the Modern Era

Today, the coconut business is no longer limited to traditional-scale operations. Technological innovation and growing consumer awareness of natural and sustainable products have positioned coconut as a future-oriented commodity.

Business opportunities in the coconut sector include:

  • Small and medium-scale coconut processing enterprises

  • Food and beverage industries

  • Health and cosmetic products

  • Renewable energy solutions

  • Export-oriented coconut product ventures

Roemah Kelapa Indonesia supports coconut business development from farmers to global markets.

The Role of Roemah Kelapa Indonesia

Roemah Kelapa Indonesia is established as:

  • A center for coconut information and education

  • A collaboration hub for farmers, SMEs, and industry players

  • A platform for coconut product innovation

  • A driver of coconut-based economic development

  • A promoter of Indonesian coconut branding

Coconut is not merely a tropical fruit—it is a source of life and boundless opportunity. With proper management and strategic development, Indonesian coconut has the potential to become a global economic force. Roemah Kelapa Indonesia is committed to being part of this transformative journey, positioning coconut as a symbol of prosperity and sustainability for Indonesia.

Coconut is one of the most important commodities in Indonesia. Across coastal and rural regions, coconut has long been an integral part of daily life. Beyond being a food source, it serves as a livelihood foundation, a business opportunity, and a pillar of sustainable industry.

Indonesia is widely recognized as one of the world’s largest coconut producers, with extraordinary potential spanning from upstream cultivation to downstream processing. From a single coconut, a wide range of high-value products can be produced to meet both domestic and global market demands.

Roemah Kelapa Indonesia is present as a center for information, education, and collaboration to maximize the potential of Indonesian coconut.

The Vast Potential of Indonesian Coconut

Indonesia has millions of hectares of coconut plantations spread across regions such as Sulawesi, Maluku, Sumatra, Kalimantan, and Java. Indonesian coconuts are highly regarded because they:

  • Grow naturally in a tropical climate
  • Have high-quality coconut meat
  • Offer year-round sustainable production
  • Are supported by strong local labor and traditional knowledge

Indonesian coconut is not merely an agricultural commodity—it is a strategic national asset.

High-Value Coconut Derivative Products

Indonesian coconut products carry strong economic value, with steadily increasing global demand. Some of the leading coconut-based products include:

  • Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO)
  • Organic coconut sugar
  • Instant coconut milk
  • Coconut flour
  • Coconut shell charcoal briquettes
  • Cocopeat and cocofiber
  • Packaged coconut water
  • Coconut shell handicrafts

These products have become key export commodities to various international markets.

Coconut and Business Opportunities in the Modern Era

Today, the coconut business is no longer limited to traditional-scale operations. Technological innovation and growing consumer awareness of natural and sustainable products have positioned coconut as a future-oriented commodity.

Business opportunities in the coconut sector include:

  • Small and medium-scale coconut processing enterprises
  • Food and beverage industries
  • Health and cosmetic products
  • Renewable energy solutions
  • Export-oriented coconut product ventures

Roemah Kelapa Indonesia supports coconut business development from farmers to global markets.

The Role of Roemah Kelapa Indonesia

Roemah Kelapa Indonesia is established as:

  • A center for coconut information and education
  • A collaboration hub for farmers, SMEs, and industry players
  • A platform for coconut product innovation
  • A driver of coconut-based economic development
  • A promoter of Indonesian coconut branding

Coconut is not merely a tropical fruit—it is a source of life and boundless opportunity. With proper management and strategic development, Indonesian coconut has the potential to become a global economic force. Roemah Kelapa Indonesia is committed to being part of this transformative journey, positioning coconut as a symbol of prosperity and sustainability for Indonesia.

MoU Signing Between IPB University and RoeKI

MoU Signing Between IPB University and RoeKI

As part of its long-term commitment to advancing a sustainable national coconut sector, Roemah Kelapa Indonesia (RoeKI) has officially established a strategic partnership with IPB University through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The MoU signing took place on January 30, 2025, at the IPB Dramaga Campus in Bogor, marking an important milestone in strengthening synergy between a civil society organization and one of Indonesia’s leading academic institutions.

This collaboration aims to integrate IPB University’s academic excellence and research capabilities with RoeKI’s field experience and extensive network in the coconut sector. Through this MoU, both parties have agreed to promote cooperation in several key areas, including coconut research and technological development, human resource capacity building, dissemination of research findings, and the implementation of innovations that directly benefit coconut farmers and industry stakeholders.

The signing of this MoU also reflects the shared vision of RoeKI and IPB University in recognizing coconut as a strategic commodity with a vital role in food security, national economic development, and the welfare of coastal and rural communities. With scientific expertise and technological support from IPB University, RoeKI expects that initiatives arising from this collaboration will address key challenges in the coconut sector while unlocking new opportunities for a more modern, productive, and competitive coconut industry.

Moving forward, RoeKI and IPB University are committed to translating this Memorandum of Understanding into concrete programs, including collaborative research initiatives, farmer training and mentoring, the development of superior coconut propagation technologies, and the formulation of science-based policy recommendations. This synergy is expected to deliver tangible contributions to the advancement of Indonesia’s coconut sector and generate broad benefits for communities across the country.

As part of its long-term commitment to advancing a sustainable national coconut sector, Roemah Kelapa Indonesia (RoeKI) has officially established a strategic partnership with IPB University through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The MoU signing took place on January 30, 2025, at the IPB Dramaga Campus in Bogor, marking an important milestone in strengthening synergy between a civil society organization and one of Indonesia’s leading academic institutions.

This collaboration aims to integrate IPB University’s academic excellence and research capabilities with RoeKI’s field experience and extensive network in the coconut sector. Through this MoU, both parties have agreed to promote cooperation in several key areas, including coconut research and technological development, human resource capacity building, dissemination of research findings, and the implementation of innovations that directly benefit coconut farmers and industry stakeholders.

The signing of this MoU also reflects the shared vision of RoeKI and IPB University in recognizing coconut as a strategic commodity with a vital role in food security, national economic development, and the welfare of coastal and rural communities. With scientific expertise and technological support from IPB University, RoeKI expects that initiatives arising from this collaboration will address key challenges in the coconut sector while unlocking new opportunities for a more modern, productive, and competitive coconut industry.

Moving forward, RoeKI and IPB University are committed to translating this Memorandum of Understanding into concrete programs, including collaborative research initiatives, farmer training and mentoring, the development of superior coconut propagation technologies, and the formulation of science-based policy recommendations. This synergy is expected to deliver tangible contributions to the advancement of Indonesia’s coconut sector and generate broad benefits for communities across the country.

Tissue Culture Seminar: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia - RoeKI

Tissue Culture Seminar: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia - RoeKI

Roemah Kelapa Indonesia (RoeKI) collaborates with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia and IPB University to advance Indonesia’s coconut industry through research, technology, and international cooperation.

A key initiative is an international seminar on coconut tissue culture, bringing together researchers, academics, industry practitioners, and international partners to explore the development of superior coconut seedlings and sustainable productivity.

Through this collaboration, RoeKI bridges scientific research with practical applications, supporting technology adoption, farmer capacity building, and the development of a more productive and sustainable coconut industry.

By connecting diplomacy, science, and industry, RoeKI aims to strengthen Indonesia’s global position in coconut development while creating long-term value for farmers, communities, and the national economy.

Roemah Kelapa Indonesia (RoeKI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Marmara Indonesia during an international seminar on coconut tissue culture, reinforcing a shared commitment to innovation, capacity building, and sustainable industry development.

The collaboration supports economic diplomacy, knowledge and technology transfer, and the application of research to strengthen farmers’ and industry players’ capabilities.

Together with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia, IPB University, and other strategic partners, RoeKI aims to connect science, industry, and international cooperation to advance Indonesia’s coconut sector and strengthen its position in the global market.

Roemah Kelapa Indonesia (RoeKI) views the strengthening of Indonesia’s national coconut sector as a strategic agenda that extends beyond agriculture and farmer welfare, encompassing Indonesia’s position on the global stage. Based on this vision, RoeKI has established strategic collaboration with the Kementerian Luar Negeri Republik Indonesia (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia) to promote economic diplomacy centered on leading national commodities, particularly coconut.

One concrete manifestation of this collaboration is the organization of an international seminar on coconut tissue culture, initiated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and conducted in partnership with RoeKI and IPB University as the primary academic partner. The seminar served as a strategic forum bringing together a wide range of stakeholders—including researchers, academics, industry practitioners, and representatives from partner countries—to discuss the role of tissue culture as a key technology in the propagation of superior coconut seedlings and the advancement of sustainable coconut productivity.

The seminar was held in a hybrid format (offline and online) to enable broader participation from both domestic and international audiences. This hybrid implementation reflects a spirit of inclusivity and global collaboration in advancing the coconut sector, while strengthening cross-border knowledge exchange.

For RoeKI, the seminar was not merely a scientific forum, but part of a long-term effort to bridge research and innovation with real-world needs in the field. RoeKI plays an active role as a connector between academia, government, and communities—particularly coconut farmers—to ensure that tissue culture technology can be adopted more widely and applied effectively.

The involvement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs underscores that the coconut sector carries broader dimensions beyond agriculture alone. Coconut is part of economic diplomacy, food security, and international cooperation, with significant potential to reinforce Indonesia’s position as one of the world’s centers for coconut development. Through this collaboration, RoeKI, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and IPB University present Indonesia as a country not only rich in coconut resources, but also committed to advancing research and technology to support a sustainable coconut industry.

The seminar was also marked by an important milestone: the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Roemah Kelapa Indonesia (RoeKI) and Marmara Indonesia. The MoU signing symbolized a shared commitment to building a strategic partnership aimed at supporting innovation, capacity building, and the long-term sustainability of Indonesia’s coconut industry.

The partnerships fostered through this seminar have generated several strategic impacts, including:

  • Strengthening economic diplomacy, by positioning coconut as a strategic commodity in bilateral and multilateral relations.

  • Knowledge and technology transfer, through academic collaboration between RoeKI, IPB University, and international partners.

  • Capacity building for coconut farmers and industry players, by translating tissue culture research into practical field applications.

  • Enhancing Indonesia’s global image as a center for coconut innovation and development.

Looking ahead, RoeKI remains committed to continued collaboration with the Kementerian Luar Negeri Republik Indonesia, academic institutions, and other strategic partners in initiatives that strengthen the national coconut ecosystem. This collaboration demonstrates that the coconut sector can serve as a key pillar of Indonesia’s diplomacy—integrating economic development, scientific advancement, environmental sustainability, and community welfare into a unified strategic framework.

RoeKI Supports Bappenas–CIRAD Collaboration to Advance Indonesia’s Coconut Industry

RoeKI Supports Bappenas–CIRAD Collaboration to Advance Indonesia’s Coconut Industry

Connecting Research and Innovation to Indonesia’s Coconut Industry

June 23, 2025 & February 3, 2026 | Jakarta

Roemah Kelapa Indonesia (RoeKI) participated in engagements between the Ministry of National Development Planning (Bappenas) and CIRAD, strengthening opportunities for research, innovation, and sustainable agricultural development.

Following the Bappenas–CIRAD MoU signing in June 2025, a follow-up discussion in February 2026 focused on advancing Indonesia’s coconut industry from upstream production to downstream processing, including productivity, raw material quality, technology, and value-added development.

Through collaboration between government, research institutions, industry players, farmers, and international partners, RoeKI supports the development of an integrated and competitive coconut value chain.

By connecting research, policy, and industry implementation, RoeKI aims to unlock Indonesia’s coconut potential and create greater value for farmers, communities, and the national economy—from farm to global market.

June 23, 2025 & February 3, 2026 | Jakarta

Roemah Kelapa Indonesia (RoeKI) was invited to participate in a series of engagements between the Ministry of National Development Planning (Bappenas) and CIRAD (French Agricultural Research and Cooperation Organization for Sustainable Development), aimed at strengthening collaboration in research, innovation, and the development of Indonesia’s tropical agriculture sector.

Strengthening Research and Development Collaboration

On June 23, 2025, RoeKI attended the MoU signing between the Ministry of National Development Planning/Bappenas and CIRAD. The strategic partnership marked an important step in strengthening cooperation to support national development priorities, particularly through research, innovation, and capacity building in tropical agriculture.

The collaboration between Bappenas and CIRAD creates an important platform to connect development policy, scientific knowledge, research, and practical needs in the agricultural sector.

For RoeKI, this collaboration is highly relevant to the development of Indonesia’s coconut industry, a key tropical agricultural sector with significant potential to be developed through a more integrated, innovative, and sustainable approach.

Follow-Up Discussion on Indonesia’s Coconut Industry

The collaboration continued through a follow-up meeting on February 3, 2026, at the Ministry of National Development Planning/Bappenas in Jakarta. RoeKI was once again invited to join discussions with Bappenas and CIRAD focusing specifically on the development of Indonesia’s coconut industry from upstream to downstream.

The meeting served as a concrete continuation of the Bappenas–CIRAD partnership established in June 2025, while opening a strategic space to explore collaboration specifically focused on the coconut sector.

The discussion highlighted the importance of building an integrated coconut ecosystem, covering upstream development, productivity and raw material quality, research and technology, downstream processing, and value creation.

Creating Strategic Opportunities for Indonesia’s Coconut Industry

For RoeKI, participating in these engagements is part of its ongoing effort to connect Indonesia’s coconut potential with research, technology, policy, and international collaboration.

Developing a competitive coconut industry requires the involvement of multiple stakeholders. Government institutions, research organizations, academics, farmers, industry players, investors, and international partners each have complementary roles in building a stronger and more sustainable coconut value chain.

Through collaboration with these stakeholders, RoeKI continues to advocate for a coconut industry that goes beyond the production of raw materials and moves toward higher-value processing and integrated industries that generate greater benefits for farmers, communities, businesses, and the national economy.

From Farms to Global Markets

RoeKI believes that the future of Indonesia’s coconut industry depends on building a fully connected ecosystem—from farms and research to technology, processing, and access to global markets.

The engagement between Bappenas, CIRAD, and RoeKI represents part of this journey: connecting knowledge, policy, local potential, and industry implementation to strengthen the competitiveness of Indonesia’s coconut sector.

It is time to grow Indonesia’s coconut industry as a complete value chain—from farm to global market. 

RoeKI Advances Sustainable Coconut Industry Development in Tanjung Jabung Timur with Dr. Wallat

RoeKI Advances Sustainable Coconut Industry Development in Tanjung Jabung Timur with Dr. Wallat

Exploring Investment Opportunities in Tanjung Jabung Timur Coconut Industry

Roemah Kelapa Indonesia (RoeKI), together with German investor Dr. Wallat, met with Hj. Dilla Hikmah Sari, Regent of Tanjung Jabung Timur, to explore opportunities for coconut industry development and sustainable investment in the region.

The discussion focused on raw material availability, supply chain readiness, coconut processing, and the development of value-added products. Field visits to local plantations and collection points provided direct insights into the potential of coconut husk, shell, and other coconut resources for downstream industrial development.

Through collaboration between local government, investors, farmers, and industry stakeholders, RoeKI aims to support the development of an integrated coconut industry that strengthens local supply chains, creates new business opportunities, and delivers lasting economic benefits for farmers and communities.

From local potential to sustainable investment and value-added industry.

Roemah Kelapa Indonesia (RoeKI), together with Dr. Wallat, a German investor, had the opportunity to hold a direct discussion with Hj. Dilla Hikmah Sari, ST., Regent of East Tanjung Jabung, to explore the potential and future direction of coconut industry development in East Tanjung Jabung Regency.

The meeting was part of RoeKI’s ongoing efforts to promote the development of industries based on local commodities by strengthening downstream development, increasing value-added opportunities, and creating sustainable investment prospects for the region.

The discussion covered several strategic aspects, including raw material availability and readiness, supply chain conditions, investment opportunities in coconut processing, and the potential development of a wide range of coconut-based products. The conversation also focused on identifying concrete steps to transform East Tanjung Jabung’s coconut potential into an integrated industrial ecosystem capable of delivering long-term benefits for the region and its communities.

Exploring Coconut Potential Directly in the Field

Beyond discussions at the policy and investment level, RoeKI and Dr. Wallat also conducted field visits to several locations across East Tanjung Jabung to gain a first-hand understanding of the local coconut industry.

The field visit covered areas ranging from coconut plantations to raw material collection points. The team observed coconut availability, farmers’ activities and conditions, raw material collection processes, and opportunities to further utilize different parts of the coconut that have the potential for value-added development.

Beyond the coconut meat, various parts of the coconut—including coconut husk and shell—can serve as valuable industrial raw materials and be developed into a range of downstream products according to market demand.

Direct field observation is essential to gaining a comprehensive understanding of local conditions while identifying the opportunities and challenges that need to be addressed before investment and industrial development can move forward.

From Commodity to Value-Added Industry

East Tanjung Jabung has significant potential to develop coconut beyond its role as an agricultural commodity and position it as part of a more integrated processing and value-added industrial ecosystem.

Downstream development can create opportunities for higher-value products, strengthen local supply chains, and generate new business opportunities and employment for local communities.

Achieving this requires strong collaboration among the local government, industry players, farmers, investors, and other relevant stakeholders. A sustainable supply of raw materials must go hand in hand with adequate infrastructure, processing technology, appropriate partnership models, and access to markets.

For RoeKI, this visit and discussion represent an important step in understanding the region’s potential comprehensively and ensuring that investment opportunities are developed based on actual conditions on the ground.

Because building an industry requires more than looking at data alone. Potential must be seen first-hand, understood through real field conditions, and developed with the needs of local communities and markets in mind.

Through effective collaboration between the local government, RoeKI, investors, and communities, new opportunities can emerge for well-targeted and sustainable coconut industry investments that create tangible value for Tanjung Jabung Timur Regency. 🌴

Exploring Indonesia’s Coconut Husk Potential: From Field Trip to Technology Development

Exploring Indonesia’s Coconut Husk Potential: From Field Trip to Technology Development

Unlocking Coconut Husk Potential Through International Collaboration

April 11–16, 2026 | Indonesia

Roemah Kelapa Indonesia (RoeKI), together with Marc Van Dael of Copertiz, Belgium, conducted a field assessment across Jakarta, Jambi, Tanjung Jabung Timur, and Bali to explore Indonesia’s coconut supply chain and opportunities for coconut-based industrial development.

The assessment focused on raw material availability, processing locations, infrastructure, and logistics, with particular attention to the potential of coconut husk as a value-added resource.

Building on the field visit, a follow-up meeting on September 14, 2026, explored suitable processing technologies and opportunities to develop a coconut husk processing industry in Tanjung Jabung Timur.

Through international collaboration and locally adapted technology, RoeKI aims to transform underutilized coconut resources into new industrial value chains, creating economic opportunities for farmers, communities, and coconut-producing regions.

From local resources to global value through technology and collaboration.

From April 11–16, 2026, Roemah Kelapa Indonesia (RoeKI), together with Marc of Copertiz, Belgium, conducted a field trip to gain first-hand insight into Indonesia’s coconut supply chain.

The journey, which covered Jakarta, Jambi, Tanjung Jabung Timur, Jambi, and Bali, was an important step in understanding the readiness of Indonesia’s coconut ecosystem as a whole. More than a field visit, the trip provided an opportunity to directly assess the potential, challenges, and opportunities for developing coconut-based industries.

Exploring the Coconut Supply Chain First-Hand

During the field trip, RoeKI and Marc Van Dael examined several key aspects relevant to the development of coconut processing industries, particularly the utilization of coconut husk.

The visit focused on raw material availability and sustainability, potential locations for processing facilities, conditions at the local level, and logistics systems connecting raw materials with processing facilities and markets.

Direct observation was essential to understanding how the supply chain operates in practice—from the availability of raw materials at the farmer and collection-point level, through transportation, to the potential distribution of processed products to markets.

The assessment highlighted Indonesia’s significant coconut potential. However, realizing this potential requires an integrated ecosystem, particularly in ensuring consistent raw material supply, efficient processing, adequate infrastructure, and reliable logistics systems.

These factors are essential to developing competitive coconut-based products that can meet the requirements of both domestic and global markets.

From Coconut Husk to Value-Added Products

Coconut husk remains underutilized in many areas and is often treated as a by-product or waste of coconut production. With the right processing technology, however, coconut husk can be transformed into a range of value-added products and integrated into broader industrial value chains.

For this reason, the development and application of appropriate coconut husk processing technologies have become an area of continued exploration by RoeKI together with its international partners.

Follow-Up with Copertiz

This initiative was further advanced through a follow-up meeting between RoeKI and Marc, on September 14, 2026.

One of the key opportunities identified during the visit was the utilization of coconut husk.

The meeting followed the April 2026 field trip and focused on opportunities to utilize coconut husk through appropriate processing technologies suited to the raw material availability and local conditions in Tanjung Jabung Timur.

The discussion formed part of the process of developing a potential joint work plan to support the establishment and development of a coconut husk processing industry in Tanjung Jabung Timur (Tanjabtim).

For RoeKI, coconut husk utilization is not simply about processing a by-product. It is about creating a new value chain from locally available resources.

With the right technology and an integrated ecosystem, coconut husk utilization has the potential to deliver broader benefits: reducing underutilized material, increasing the economic value of coconuts, creating new business opportunities, and generating additional value for farmers and communities in coconut-producing areas.

Connecting Local Resources with Global Technology and Industry

The journey from field assessment to technology discussions represents one of RoeKI’s efforts to connect local raw material potential, international technology, and the needs of global industries.

By strengthening collaboration and developing solutions that are suited to local conditions, RoeKI aims to support the transformation of Indonesia’s coconut potential into integrated, sustainable, and value-added industries that create tangible benefits for regions and communities.

From the field to technology. From local potential to global value. 

RoeKI Supports Jambi Provincial Government and Tanjung Jabung Timur Regent in Coconut Downstreaming Coordination at Bappenas

Accelerating Coconut Downstreaming Through Government Collaboration

April 23, 2026 | Bappenas, Jakarta

Roemah Kelapa Indonesia (RoeKI) accompanied the Jambi Provincial Government in a coordination meeting at the Ministry of National Development Planning (Bappenas), alongside the Coconut Downstreaming Task Force, Hj. Dilla Hikmah Sari, Regent of East Tanjung Jabung, and representatives of West Tanjung Jabung Regency.

The meeting focused on strengthening central and local government coordination to accelerate coconut downstream development in Jambi, connecting local potential with national development priorities.

RoeKI emphasized the importance of an integrated coconut industry ecosystem—from improving raw material supply and farmer capacity to expanding processing, investment, technology, and market access.

Through cross-sector collaboration, RoeKI supports the transformation of Jambi’s coconut sector from a raw commodity into a more competitive, value-added, and sustainable industry that creates broader economic opportunities for farmers and local communities.

RoeKI Shares Perspectives on Regenerative Coconut Industry Development at Path to Sustainable Growth (PTSG) 2026

From Sustainability to Regeneration: Advancing Indonesia’s Coconut Industry

June 24, 2026 | The Apurva Kempinski Bali

Roemah Kelapa Indonesia (RoeKI), represented by Galih Batara Muda, was invited as a speaker at Path to Sustainable Growth (PTSG) 2026, under the theme “From Sustainability to Regeneration.”

RoeKI shared its perspective on the strategic role of Indonesia’s coconut industry in advancing regenerative development through farmer empowerment, coconut-based innovation, value-added products, circular economy practices, and ecosystem restoration.

By maximizing the value of every part of the coconut, the industry can create new economic opportunities while supporting community well-being and environmental sustainability.

Through cross-sector collaboration an

d responsible resource utilization, RoeKI champions a regenerative coconut industry that goes beyond production—creating lasting value for farmers, communities, businesses, and the environment.

ICCE 2026: RoeKI Advocates for a Sustainable and Equitable Indonesian Coconut Industry

Advancing a Sustainable and Equitable Coconut Industry

Galih Batara Muda, Chairman of Roemah Kelapa Indonesia (RoeKI), participated as a speaker at the Indonesian International Coconut Conference & Exposition (ICCE) 2026, presenting “RoeKI Promoting a Sustainable and Equitable Coconut Industry.”

His presentation emphasized the importance of strengthening Indonesia’s coconut industry from upstream to downstream—from improving plantation productivity and empowering farmers to expanding processing capabilities, product innovation, and value-added development.

RoeKI champions an industry ecosystem where growth goes beyond production, creating greater economic opportunities while ensuring more equitable benefits for farmers, businesses, and local communities.

Through collaboration, innovation, and sustainable value-chain development, RoeKI remains committed to advancing a more competitive, inclusive, and resilient future for Indonesia’s coconut industry.

RoeKI Participates in Cambodia Circular Economy Forum 2026

Advancing Indonesia’s Coconut Industry Through Circular Economy

September 30–October 2, 2026 | Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Roemah Kelapa Indonesia (RoeKI), represented by Galih Batara Muda, participated in the Cambodia Circular Economy Forum (CCEF) 2026 as a panelist in “Circular Agriculture in ASEAN: Innovating for Sustainable Value Chains.”

The discussion highlighted opportunities to advance Indonesia’s coconut industry through circular economy practices, focusing on maximizing coconut resource utilization, developing value-added products, and creating greater economic opportunities for farmers and local communities.

By transforming underutilized coconut resources into valuable products, RoeKI champions a more sustainable, inclusive, and value-driven coconut industry. Its participation also reinforces the importance of regional collaboration in strengthening resilient agricultural value chains across ASEAN.

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