December 16, 2025

 

Indonesia's farmed fish output at 5.02 million tonnes in Q3 2025

 

 

Indonesia's Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) has restated its dedication to enhancing the aquaculture sector in the country, as evidenced by the national farmed fish output hitting 5.02 million tonnes in the third quarter of 2025.

 

Haeru Rahayu, the Director General of Aquaculture at KKP, emphasised that the most recent data signifies an achievement of 96.95% towards the annual goal of 5.17 million tonnes.

 

Rahayu emphasised that the non-tax revenue generated from the farmed fish sub-sector had exceeded expectations by 391.55%, attributed to the effective initiatives undertaken by the technical units of the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (KKP). He further mentioned that, in addition to fish products, Indonesia's aquaculture sector has achieved a total production of 8.2 million tonnes of seaweed by September, reaching 94.97% of the projected target of 8.63 million tonnes for 2025.

 

The official elaborated on the fact that his ministry is embracing the concept of the blue economy, aimed at achieving a harmonious integration of environmental and economic advantages, to enhance Indonesia's aquaculture sector. Their focus is specifically on five lucrative commodities namely shrimp, seaweed, tilapia, crabs, and lobsters.

 

"It should be noted that our shrimp has a huge market, as we can generate from US$1.1 billion to US$2 billion from exports," Rahayu stated.

 

He further emphasised the importance of enhancing domestic production by outlining the KKP's three main strategies: supporting aquaculture pilot projects as models for others to follow, rejuvenating farming ponds, and promoting the growth of community-focused aquaculture villages.

 

He provided an example of a pilot programme focused on tilapia farming in Karawang District, West Java. The Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries has allocated a 315-hectare plot for aquaculture, with plans to increase it to 400 hectares by the end of the current year.

 

"If this project runs as planned, we can expect it to produce at least 75,000 tonnes of shrimp and absorb some 10,000 workers," he added.

 

Additionally, it was stated by him that the KKP is presently engaged in the development of a 2,000-hectare comprehensive shrimp farming area in East Sumba District, East Nusa Tenggara, with an estimated investment worth of Rp7 trillion (US$420 million). Rahayu subsequently confirmed that the current aquaculture initiatives are aimed at improving the livelihoods of farmers, as well as promoting environmental and resource conservation.  

 

- CEO insights Asia