Indonesia boosts halal certification for small businesses
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The Indonesian government is increasing support for small businesses seeking halal certification, aiming to help 12,171 companies obtain it by 2026.
Industry Minister Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita announced the initiative, which utilizes 22 halal inspection bodies and four facilitation bodies operating across Indonesia. These organizations also include five halal training institutes and three professional certification bodies for people working in the halal industry.
Indonesia’s large Muslim population, over 252.8 million people, more than 87 percent of the total, creates a substantial market for halal products. Muslim household consumption in Indonesia reached Rp5,974.9 trillion (about US$326 billion) in the first half of 2026. As of the first half of 2026, 2.67 million Indonesian industrial businesses had achieved halal certification, including over 2.3 million in the food sector.
Indonesia currently ranks fourth globally in the halal economy ecosystem, following Malaysia, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia.
