Cereals Canada Applauds Signing of Key Trade Agreement with Indonesia

Dec 05, 2024

Cereals Canada applauds the recent signing of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between Canada and Indonesia. The agreement, which takes effect in 2026, will help to promote innovation and growth, benefitting the Canadian cereals industry and strengthening Canada’s position in the Indonesian market.

“The conclusion of the CEPA negotiations between Canada and Indonesia marks a significant milestone for Canada’s agriculture and agri-food sector,” said Dean Dias, chief executive officer at Cereals Canada. “We applaud the government’s commitment to expanding market access and creating new opportunities for Canadian grain farmers and exporters.”

One of the key benefits included in the agreement is a comprehensive provision on agricultural biotechnology, a first for Indonesia in a trade agreement. The agreement also includes a broad tariff elimination for Canadian agricultural exports, including cereals, and sets guidelines for sanitary and phytosanitary regulations and other technical rules of trade.

Currently, Indonesia is Canada’s second largest market for non-durum wheat. In 2023, Indonesia purchased 2.4 million tonnes of Canadian non-durum wheat, valued at $1.1 billion CDN. Indonesia is also a market for Canadian durum.

“With our long history of supplying wheat and durum to Indonesian millers, Cereals Canada was supportive of the negotiations toward an agreement,” added Dias. “We expect this new agreement to set the stage for future growth and cooperation. The Canadian cereals sector looks forward to continuing our strong ties with Indonesia.”

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