Indonesia is set to host the 41st Trade Expo Indonesia, TEI, from October 14 to 18, 2026, as the country seeks to expand its exports and strengthen business ties with international buyers.
The five day trade exhibition will take place at the Indonesia Convention Exhibition, ICE, in BSD City, Tangerang, Banten.
The event is being organised under the Indonesian Ministry of Trade and will bring together Indonesian exporters, international buyers, business owners, investors and other trade stakeholders.
The 2026 edition is themed, “The Ultimate Hub for Global Sourcing.”
The expo is designed to provide a platform for Indonesian companies to display products and services and connect directly with buyers from different countries.
The organisers said the event will focus on products that are ready for the international market.
The major sectors to be featured include food, beverages and agricultural products, manufactured products, industrial estates, fashion and crafts, and furniture and home decoration.
There will also be special attention on coffee, tea and cocoa products.
The organisers have prepared 10 exhibition halls at the venue, with products grouped according to sectors to make it easier for international buyers to meet relevant companies and suppliers.
The Indonesian Ministry of Trade is targeting more than 1,500 exhibitors, 8,000 international buyers and 30,000 visitors at the 2026 edition.
It is also targeting trade transactions worth $17.5 billion during the expo.
The target follows the performance of the 2025 edition, which recorded $22.83 billion in transaction value.
The 2025 edition attracted 1,619 exhibitors, 34,550 visitors and 8,045 international buyers from more than 130 countries.
Beyond the exhibition, TEI 2026 will feature business matching sessions, business counselling, business forums and trade agreement signings.
The business matching sessions are expected to allow Indonesian exporters and foreign buyers to discuss possible supply and distribution agreements.
The Indonesian Ministry of Trade said preparations for the 2026 edition include business matching before the exhibition, transactions during the event and follow up on trade contracts after the expo.
This is intended to ensure that the event produces actual business opportunities rather than serving only as a product exhibition.
The expo will also provide international buyers with access to Indonesian companies involved in manufacturing, agriculture, food processing, fashion, furniture, health and other sectors.
According to the organisers, TEI has continued to grow as an international platform for Indonesian export products.
The event also provides opportunities for Indonesian small and medium enterprises to meet foreign buyers and seek new markets for their products.
For international buyers, the expo provides an opportunity to source products directly from Indonesian manufacturers and exporters and explore possible partnerships.
The 2026 edition will also include seminars, forums, networking activities and business consultations.
The organisers said these activities are aimed at helping businesses understand international markets and identify opportunities for expansion.
The expo will run from 9am to 7pm daily during the five day event.
With its focus on exports, business matching and international buyers, the 41st Trade Expo Indonesia is expected to serve as a major platform for Indonesian businesses seeking to expand their presence in the global market.
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