December 9, 2019 3:18 PM
Indian exporters are now hoping Indonesia can more than triple its meat imports from the South Asian nation to make up for the heavy losses this year. China, the biggest consumer of pork, has boosted beef and other meat imports as consumers seek alternatives following the deadly swine disease that’s killed millions of pigs.
Profits of Indian shippers have fallen by 15% to 20% so far in 2019 compared with a year earlier because of a drop in overseas sales, said Fauzan Alavi, vice-president of the association.Focus on IndonesiaThe group has been pushing for the government to talk to Indonesia to get the import quota increased, he said, adding that the association was expecting a positive outcome soon.