Japfa expands cross-border poultry supply as Bintan boosts production for local and regional markets.
Over 28,500 live chickens were exported from Bintan to Singapore this week, underscoring growing cross-border cooperation in food security and the rising role of the Johor–Singapore–Batam region in sustaining supply chains.
Sixth Shipment Strengthens Food Ties
On Wednesday night (Aug 27, 2025), PT Indojaya Agrinusa, part of Japfa Group, shipped 28,500 live chickens from Bintan to Singapore through Sri Payung Port in Tanjungpinang. The chickens, transported in six containers aboard the Regent Libra vessel, endured a 10-hour sea journey.
Rising Demand From Singapore
According to Anwar Tandiono, Vice President Head of Feed Operation Sumatera at PT Japfa Comfeed Indonesia, demand from Singapore remains high. “This is our sixth export to Singapore. We hope to stabilise production so we can ship more regularly,” he said. The company aims to increase monthly production from 400,000 chickens today to between 600,000 and 800,000 in the future.
Ensuring Local Supply First
While exports are growing, Japfa stressed that local needs in Bintan, Tanjungpinang, and Batam remain a priority. Currently, Japfa produces around 21,000 chickens per day, while Batam alone requires about 50,000 daily. The company signaled openness to new partnerships to expand capacity and meet both domestic and export demand.
Economic Value of Exports
With each chicken weighing 1.8–2kg and priced at around S$2.60 (Rp24,350) per kilogram, the shipment is valued at approximately Rp1.78 billion (S$142,800). The exports highlight the potential of Bintan as a key player in supporting Singapore’s poultry supply following recent regional food security challenges.
Health and Safety Oversight
To ensure quality, all exported chickens underwent veterinary checks. Drh Iwan Berri Prima, Head of Livestock and Animal Health at Bintan’s Agriculture, Food Security and Fisheries Office (DKPP), confirmed the issuance of the Animal Health Certificate (SKKH). This document allowed the quarantine office to release a veterinary certificate, ensuring the shipment complied with Indonesian export regulations.
Strategic Cross-Border Cooperation
The poultry trade comes as Singapore continues diversifying its food sources amid regional supply uncertainties. For Indonesia, particularly Bintan and Batam, the exports not only boost local agribusiness but also strengthen economic ties with Singapore under the broader Johor–Singapore–Riau growth triangle.
The Bintan–Singapore poultry trade signals a deepening of cross-border food security cooperation. While exports provide economic opportunities for Indonesian producers like Japfa, authorities emphasize that domestic demand in Batam and surrounding islands will remain a priority. For both Indonesia and Singapore, the partnership highlights the importance of regional integration in ensuring stable and sustainable food supplies.
Sources: Batam Pos (2025) , Wartarakyat (2025)
Keywords: Bintan Chicken Export, Japfa Singapore Trade, Live Poultry Supply, Food Security Indonesia, Batam Singapore Trade
