Despite facing steep import tariffs imposed by the United States, organic vanilla producers from Lombok in West Nusa Tenggara remain resilient in maintaining their foothold in the American market. The commodity, known for its high value and labor-intensive production process, continues to find loyal buyers abroad, even amid tightening global trade conditions and adverse weather patterns at home. Vanilla cultivation is climate-sensitive and unsuitable for most US regions, which makes exporters from Indonesia, Madagascar, and Papua New Guinea vital to the global supply chain, especially for organic-certified varieties. Unlike electronic or textile goods that can be locally produced, vanilla remains nearly irreplaceable. Indonesia is the world’s second-largest vanilla producer after Madagascar. Known for its strong and long-lasting aroma, Indonesian vanilla holds significant potential to expand its footprint in global markets. Despite being a top producer, Indonesia only ranks seventh in global vanilla exports, contributing around 2.63 percent to total global trade. In 2022, the top five export destinations for Indonesian vanilla were the United States (64.93 percent), Germany (8.62 percent), the Netherlands (7.53 percent), Singapore (2.63 percent), and Canada (2.5 percent).Source : https://jakartaglobe.id/business/despite-looming-tariffs-indonesias-vanilla-still-in-demand-in-us-market (ICE GIACARTA)

Fonte notizia: Jakarta Globe, 14/04/2025