Advancing resilient, sustainable supply chains for Indonesia's food and feed industries
JAKARTA, Indonesia, Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) commemorates 45 years of partnership between U.S. Soy and Indonesia, celebrating a relationship that has helped shape Indonesia's food, feed, and aquaculture industries. Over the decades, Indonesia has grown into one of U.S. Soy's most strategic markets, serving as Southeast Asia's largest soybean importer for food use and one of the world's largest importers of U.S. whole soybeans[1].
This milestone reflects a partnership built on collaboration, technical exchange, and a shared commitment to supporting Indonesia's evolving food and agricultural landscape. As Indonesia's industry continues to grow, U.S. Soy remains committed to collaborating with government, industry partners, and customers to strengthen food security, sustainability, and long‑term market development.
A Partnership Built on Quality and Shared Progress
Over the past four and a half decades, U.S. Soy and Indonesia have built a partnership defined by quality, consistency, and shared success. Today, U.S. Soy accounts for nearly 90%[2] of imported soybeans used in Indonesia, most of which are processed into traditional soy foods, underscoring the confidence Indonesian customers place in U.S. Soy and the enduring strength of this relationship.
Indonesia's longstanding demand for high‑quality soybeans, together with the continued expansion of its feed and aquaculture sectors, reflects the strength of the U.S.–Indonesia partnership. Demonstrating this momentum, U.S. soybean exports to Indonesia grew by 348,000 metric tons, with market share predicted to rise from 88% to more than 90% in the current marketing year (September 1, 2025–August 31, 2026)[3].
"Indonesia has long been a key partner for U.S. Soy in Southeast Asia, strengthened by decades of progress and mutual trust," said Carlos Salinas, Executive Director – East Asia, USSEC. "For 45 years, we have worked closely with Indonesian customers and industry partners to support the country's evolving food and feed industries through innovation, technical expertise, and sustainable growth."
Expanding Opportunities Through Strategic Collaboration
Indonesia's longstanding tradition of consuming tempe and tofu continues to drive demand for high-quality soybeans, with consumption expanding beyond Java into major islands such as Sumatra, Kalimantan, and Sulawesi.
As demand for soy diversifies beyond traditional food applications, new opportunities are emerging across Indonesia's livestock and aquaculture sectors. The country currently imports approximately 6.0 million metric tons of soybean meal for animal feed annually, with demand projected to grow by 29% by 2035[4]. Soy use in aquaculture feed is expected to increase by 71% by 2035[5], reflecting the continued expansion of Indonesia's seafood production and growing demand for high-quality protein ingredients.
USSEC's partnerships with Indonesian industry organizations have strengthened technical knowledge, promoted the use of U.S. Soy in traditional soy foods, and supported the development of Indonesia's soy value chain. Through collaboration with local stakeholders, industry associations, and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), USSEC continues to advance technical exchange, market development, and dialogue on evolving trade and policy priorities.
Driving Sustainable Growth Across the Soy Value Chain
As Indonesia's food and feed industries evolve, sustainability has become a central focus of the U.S.–Indonesia partnership. Programs such as the U.S. Soy Sustainability Assurance Protocol (SSAP) and the Sustainable U.S. Soy label provide independently verified assurances that support Indonesia's emphasis on responsible sourcing, traceability, and resilient supply chains.
This commitment reflects USSEC's broader mission to strengthen long‑term partnerships, promote sustainably produced U.S. Soy, and support customers in meeting the needs of modern food and feed systems.
"For decades, U.S. Soy has worked with partners around the world to build reliable, high-quality supply chains, and Indonesia has been an important part of that global effort," said Jim Sutter, USSEC CEO. "As food and feed demand continues to rise globally, customers are looking for dependable ingredients and trusted relationships. USSEC is committed to supporting Indonesia by providing sustainable solutions, technical support, and the consistency that modern food and feed systems require."
Looking Ahead Together
As Indonesia's food and feed industries continue to grow, U.S. Soy remains committed to deepening collaboration, advancing sustainable production, and supporting resilient supply chains that benefit producers, manufacturers, and consumers alike.
USSEC will continue working alongside government agencies, industry partners, and customers to foster innovation, expand technical exchange, and create new opportunities that contribute to Indonesia's food security and long-term agricultural development.
| [1] USSEC Market Snapshot 2026 |
| [2] National Statistical Agency (BPS), U.S. Soy's average annual market share between 2019-2025 |
| [3] National Statistical Agency (BPS) data |
| [4] USSEC Market Snapshot 2026 |
| [5] USSEC Market Snapshot 2026 |
[1] USSEC Market Snapshot 2026
[2] National Statistical Agency (BPS), U.S. Soy's average annual market share between 2019-2025
[3] National Statistical Agency (BPS) data
[4] USSEC Market Snapshot 2026
[5] USSEC Market Snapshot 2026
About USSEC
The U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) focuses on differentiating, elevating preference, and attaining market access for the use of U.S. Soy for human consumption, aquaculture, and livestock feed in more than 90 countries internationally. USSEC members represent the soy supply chain including U.S. Soy farmers, processors, commodity shippers, merchandisers, allied agribusinesses, and agricultural organizations. USSEC is funded by the U.S. Soy Checkoff, USDA Foreign Agricultural Service matching funds, and industry. Visit www.ussec.org for the latest information about USSEC and U.S. Soy internationally.
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U.S. Soy Commemorates 45 Years of Partnership with Indonesia
CyberDSA moves towards its milestone fifth edition following three days of high-level government, industry and international engagement, as NACSA launches the My Cyber Hero Portal.
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Oct. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cyber Digital Services, Defence and Security Asia (CyberDSA) will return to the Malaysia International Trade & Exhibition Centre (MITEC), Kuala Lumpur from 19 – 21 October 2027, following the conclusion of its fourth edition today.
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The dates for CyberDSA 2027 were announced by Ir. Dr. Megat Zuhairy bin Megat Tajuddin, Chief Executive of the National Cyber Security Agency (NACSA) during the Closing Ceremony of CyberDSA 2026.
The announcement sets the next chapter for a platform that has continued to develop alongside a cybersecurity landscape being reshaped by artificial intelligence, increasingly connected critical infrastructure, digital trust and the growing strategic importance of data.
Ir. Dr Megat says "The work does not end when this ceremony concludes. NACSA will continue to work with every institution represented here, so that decisions taken at leadership level are matched by readiness where it matters most: in the systems, teams and services that people rely on every day.It is therefore my pleasure to announce that CyberDSA will return in 2027, from 19 to 21 October 2027. When we gather again, the measure of our progress should not be the number of conversations we repeat, but the gaps we have closed: in readiness, in capability and in the protection of the systems entrusted to us."
CyberDSA 2026 marked a significant fourth edition for the platform, with its strongest international representation to date and an exhibition floor reflecting the expanding scope of cybersecurity across government, industry, defence and critical infrastructure. Held from 5-7 October under the theme "Advancing Secure AI, Strengthening Digital Trust, and Safeguarding Data Sovereignty," the event demonstrated how quickly the cybersecurity agenda is evolving, and how consequential it has become.
The scale and composition of CyberDSA 2026 reflected the position the platform has built within the regional cybersecurity ecosystem. This year's edition featured 167 participating companies from 21 countries and welcomed 8,862 visitors from 55 countries over three days.
A significant part of that international participation came through the Cyber Leaders Programme, which welcomed 68 foreign delegations from 19 countries, alongside representatives of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). Participants included directors-general and senior officials from national cybersecurity and communications authorities, military commanders, defence cyber leaders, government officials, cyber attachés and senior technology executives.
They represented countries across ASEAN and the wider international community, including Azerbaijan, Brunei, Cambodia, Canada, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Oman, the Philippines, Singapore, Somalia, Thailand, Timor-Leste, the United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan and Vietnam.
Through the Cyber Leaders Programme and a series of VIP exhibition tours, participating companies were able to engage directly with senior international and Malaysian decision-makers. Across the three days, these engagements included the Deputy Minister of Digital, Minister of Defence, Deputy Minister of Defence, alongside senior leadership from the Malaysian Armed Forces, Royal Malaysia Police, government agencies and national cybersecurity institutions.
The wider professional audience included CISOs, CEOs, C-suite executive and technology leaders from sectors including oil, gas, energy, water, manufacturing, financial services, telecommunications and infrastructure. For exhibitors, this creates an opportunity to demonstrate capabilities directly to organisations confronting real-world security requirements, while building relationships that can develop into commercial opportunities and longer-term partnerships.
Running alongside the exhibition, the CyberDSA 2026 Conference examined issues now shaping the cybersecurity agenda, from rogue and agentic AI, digital trust, cyber defence and data sovereignty to the resilience of financial infrastructure, energy, smart cities and water systems. Perspectives came from national cybersecurity agencies, government, defence, critical infrastructure, academia and global technology companies, with speakers representing organisations including NACSA, the UAE Cybersecurity Council, CyberSecurity Malaysia, MyDigital ID, Google, Blackberry, SPLUNK, Palo Alto Networks, Syntx Sdn Bhd, Exabeam, Bursa Malaysia, KWAP, MOGSC, among many others.
Tan Sri Asmat Kamaludin, Chairman of Aerosea Exhibitions Sdn Bhd, organiser of CyberDSA, said "Four editions later, many of the organisations that supported us at the beginning are still here. Others have joined along the way; companies have returned; and government and defence institutions have continued to place their confidence in this platform. To us, that continuity means a great deal. Because in this industry, trust is not something an organiser can put on a brochure. It must be earned, edition after edition."
The strongest measure of CyberDSA's relevance, however, comes from the companies that chose to participate.
Noorhanida Su'ib, Vice President, Product & Innovations, TM ONE, Malaysia, said "This is not our first time at CyberDSA. We have been here consecutively, and we're dedicated to this platform because we see promising value. We also get to share what we have so that the conversation can be on a broader level and contribute to thought leadership. It's not just about how the industry moves; it is also about how the Government has a certain vision and shared trust to make sure that cybersecurity evolves in Malaysia. Without fail, CyberDSA has successfully brought everyone together in one event."
My Cyber Hero Moves Into Its Next Phase
The closing ceremony also saw Ir. Dr. Megat Zuhairy officially launched the My Cyber Hero Portal, marking the next phase of an initiative introduced in 2024 as an annual workshop and competition series. By 2026, My Cyber Hero had reached more than 21,000 students across 1,100 schools nationwide, supported by a network of more than 3,500 educators.
The portal extends this initiative beyond individual workshops and competitions, creating a digital platform through which its engagement with students and educators can expand.
The Next Chapter of CyberDSA 2027
CyberDSA will return to MITEC from 19 – 21 October 2027, marking the milestone fifth edition of the event. The next edition will build on the participation and government-industry engagement established over CyberDSA's first four editions, while expanding opportunities for companies to demonstrate capabilities, engage decision-makers, identify market requirements and establish partnerships across Malaysia and the wider region.
For an industry with no shortage of places to exhibit, CyberDSA's proposition for 2027 is increasingly clear: it is not simply about being in the room with the people shaping what comes next.
As CyberDSA prepares for the next edition, companies looking to engage with the region's growing cybersecurity ecosystem are invited to secure their place in CyberDSA 2027.
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CyberDSA Sets 19 - 21 October 2027 Return as Industry Participation Builds at Fourth Edition
