JAKARTA: Indonesia is stepping up support for halal certification among small industrial businesses as the world’s largest Muslim-majority country seeks to turn domestic scale into stronger global competitiveness.
Indonesia’s Industry Ministry says it operates 22 halal inspection bodies and plans to facilitate certification for more than 12,000 recipients in 2026, with small businesses among the main targets. Government data cited by ANTARA shows millions of industrial businesses have already obtained halal certification.
Why certification matters
Halal certification is increasingly important not only for religious compliance but also for international trade. Food, beverages, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, fashion and tourism are all part of a broader Islamic economy in which consumers want clearer information about ingredients, production and supply chains.
For a small company, certification can act as a passport to new customers. It can improve confidence in domestic markets and make it easier to enter export destinations where recognised halal standards influence purchasing decisions.
Indonesia wants to move from consumer to supplier
Bank Indonesia has separately highlighted the opportunity created by a global Muslim population of roughly two billion and growing demand for halal products among non-Muslim consumers as well. Indonesian products in modest fashion and halal food already reach markets such as Japan, South Korea and Australia.
The next challenge is integration. Certification alone will not create a global industry leader unless businesses also gain financing, logistics, branding, technology and reliable access to overseas markets.
Indonesia’s push is therefore a major business story for the Islamic world: the halal economy is evolving from a narrow certification category into a global ecosystem linking faith-based standards with trade, entrepreneurship and consumer trust.
Sources: ANTARA and ANTARA on the global halal market.
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