Indonesia launches world's 1st durian traceability platform

The Ministry of Agriculture of Indonesia, together with China's Zhongxin (Guangxi) Digital Agriculture Technology and Indonesia's PT International Agro Niaga, signed a trilateral agreement to establish a national digital platform for the entire durian supply chain on Nov 26, 2025.

This partnership signals a systematic and intelligence-driven upgrade for Indonesia's 1.8-million-metric-ton durian industry, opening a new chapter in its trade cooperation with China.

The three parties sign the Agreement on the China-Indonesia Durian Digital AI Platform Project. [Photo provided to en.gxzf.gov.cn]

Despite being the world's largest durian producer, Indonesia's agricultural sector has long been constrained by information gaps and inefficient cross-border logistics. This collaboration represents a crucial step toward connecting Indonesian produce with Chinese consumers.

Under the partnership, Zhongxin will provide core technological solutions and facilitate access to China’s market, while PT International Agro Niaga will lead local system operations and integrate Indonesian resources. Indonesia's Ministry of Agriculture will focus on policy support, mutual recognition of standards, and industry coordination.

Group photo of the Indonesian delegation. [Photo provided to en.gxzf.gov.cn]

The platform will implement full-chain digital management with four core components: a blockchain traceability system linking production with quality inspection; an intelligent B2B trading platform integrating AI-driven supply chain finance for demand matching and cross-border settlement; AI-powered decision support using market analytics to guide cultivation and marketing; and primary focus on durian, targeting 90 percent digital coverage of Indonesian durian production within three years.

The project's initial phase will concentrate on five key fruits including durian and mangosteen. It is projected to increase Indonesia's fruit exports to China by 20 percent within three years, benefiting over 500,000 farmers. Future expansion will include other major commodities including palm oil and coffee.