Canada, Indonesia agree to expand access to Canadian beef and pork products

The governments of Canada and Indonesia have agreed to increase market access to Canadian beef and pork products in Indonesia.

Canadian exporters are now able to ship over-thirty-month (OTM) bone-in beef, pork and pork products. Indonesia has also approved additional Canadian facilities.

This enhanced access comes as Indonesia removed the residency restrictions on imported cattle. In 2024, Indonesia’s market was valued at $1.1 billion for beef imports and $42 million for pork imports.

The agreement comes following the signing of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement by Prime Minister Carney and President Prabowo in September and a trade mission to Indonesia led by Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Heath MacDonald, in August 2025.

The signing of the CEPA eliminates nearly all tariffs on Canadian beef and pork and addresses non-tariff barriers and stronger regulatory cooperation.

“By fostering new trade partnerships and market opportunities, our government is helping Canadian farmers and businesses compete and grow, reinforcing our reputation as a trusted international trading partner. This new opportunity is a testament to Canada’s leadership in food safety and animal health and the strength of our science-based regulatory system. I look forward to the continued work of both countries to establish science-based animal health requirements for the trade of Canadian red meat. My sincere thanks to the CFIA for its technical expertise and regulatory leadership, the efforts of the Market Access Secretariat and the on-the-ground support of the Agri-Food Trade Commissioner Service in Indonesia throughout the regulatory work,” said Minister MacDonald.