Cereals Canada applauds the signing of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between Canada and Indonesia. The agreement 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.
Indonesia is one of the world’s largest markets for non-durum wheat and Canada’s second-largest market for non-durum wheat. In 2024, Canada supplied 2.4 million tonnes of non-durum wheat to Indonesia, valued at $934 million. Indonesia is also an important regional 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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