During the five-day D-8 Halal Expo Indonesia (D-8 HEI) in Jakarta, transaction commitments reached approximately USD 13.4 million, according to event organizers. The inaugural exhibition brought together Indonesian business actors and partners from various D-8 member states, highlighting the growing economic integration within the international community.
Transaction Commitments and Business Matching Results
The pioneer D-8 HEI event drew more than 5,000 domestic and international visitors, according to official data. The exhibition featured 80 booths and 80 companies representing D-8 member states alongside nations such as Palestine and Sri Lanka. Furthermore, the expo attracted buyers from non-D-8 countries including the United States, Russia, and Singapore.
A total of 29 business-matching sessions connected exporters, manufacturers, and potential trading partners during the gathering. Through these meetings, several Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) and Letters of Intent (LoIs) were signed between Indonesian business operators and companies from D-8 countries. The aggregate value of these agreements is projected to hit around USD 13.4 million, with commodities spanning spices and raw materials essential for the halal industry.
Strengthening Indonesia’s Role in the Global Halal Economy
Hosting this inaugural D-8 HEI successfully strengthens Indonesia’s position as a driving hub for the global halal economy and trade, according to the sources. This initiative directly aligns with the priorities of Indonesia’s D-8 Chairmanship. Organizers expect the expo to enhance the regional and global halal value chain while boosting trade value for halal products and raw materials across member states and partner nations.
Did you know? The D-8 HEI serves as a key lead-up event for Indonesia’s D-8 Chairmanship spanning the 2026–2027 period, operating under the core theme “Strengthening D-8 Halal Economy Through International Collaboration.”
Beyond capturing immediate transaction values, the D-8 HEI functioned as an active networking platform. It successfully built capacity for halal economy actors, facilitated the sharing of experiences and technology, and connected emerging innovators directly with investors. Stakeholders intend to follow up on these mutual understandings to guarantee long-term, sustainable outcomes for all participating markets.
The expo is designed as a premier platform for business players, industrial sectors, investors, and policymakers to reinforce the halal supply chain within the D-8 community. Ultimately, these collaborative efforts aim to support the target of reaching USD 500 billion in intra-D-8 trade volume by 2030. Alongside medium and large-scale corporations, the event actively champions micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) operating across the culinary, fashion, handicrafts, halal tourism, and digital sectors.
The successful convening of the D-8 HEI stems from a broad multi-agency collaboration. Key contributors include the Foreign Ministry, the National Committee for Sharia Economy and Finance, the Halal Product Assurance Agency, Indonesia’s Chamber of Commerce and Industries, and event organizer Angan Kreasi Semesta. Additional backing came from diverse government organs, business associations, and global sharia economy think tanks.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the total transaction value recorded at the D-8 Halal Expo Indonesia?
Transaction commitments reached approximately USD 13.4 million, encompassing various agreements signed between Indonesian business actors and D-8 international partners.
Which countries participated in the inaugural D-8 HEI?
The event featured companies from D-8 member states, alongside nations like Palestine and Sri Lanka, while drawing buyers from the United States, Russia, and Singapore.
What sectors were supported during the exhibition?
The expo highlighted major industrial players as well as MSMEs specializing in culinary, fashion, handicrafts, halal tourism, and digital sectors.
Who organized the D-8 Halal Expo Indonesia?
The event was a collaborative effort involving the Foreign Ministry, the National Committee for Sharia Economy and Finance, the Halal Product Assurance Agency, Indonesia’s Chamber of Commerce and Industries, and event organizer Angan Kreasi Semesta.
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