Following the historic signing of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) by Prime Minister Carney and President Prabowo in September, the Government of Canada today announced a major expansion of market access for Canadian beef and pork products in Indonesia. This milestone comes after sustained diplomatic engagement and a successful trade mission to Indonesia led by the Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, in August 2025.
Canadian exporters are now able to ship over-thirty-month (OTM) bone-in beef, and for the first time, pork and pork products. In addition, Indonesia has approved more Canadian facilities, further strengthening Canada's export capacity to this dynamic market. Enhanced access for beef and beef products has also been achieved through the removal of Indonesia's residency restrictions on imported cattle. As a result, Canada's exports to Indonesia are expected to increase significantly, building on the country's robust market, which in 2024 was valued at $1.1 billion for beef imports and $42 million for pork imports.
This achievement follows a successful audit of Canadian facilities, underscoring Canada's internationally recognized food safety and animal health standards, rigorous inspection system, and the ongoing technical collaboration between the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and Indonesian authorities, efforts facilitated by the Embassy of Canada in Jakarta.
The recent signing of the CEPA further demonstrates the strong economic ties between both countries. The CEPA will eliminate nearly all tariffs on Canadian beef and pork and includes robust and enforceable rules to address non-tariff barriers and foster stronger regulatory cooperation. These advancements will make Canadian exports even more competitive and offer long-term growth opportunities in one of the Indo-Pacific's most dynamic markets.
This expanded market access directly supports the objectives outlined in the Government of Canada's 2025 Federal Budget to grow agri-food exports and secure, expand, and restore market access for Canadian producers. It also aligns with Canada's commitment to double non-U.S. exports over the next decade. With these new opportunities, Canadian farmers, processors, and exporters will benefit from new economic opportunities, while Indonesian consumers will enjoy greater access to Canada's nutritious, safe, and high-quality meat products.
