Indonesia exports 8.48M poultry vaccine doses to four African markets

AFRICA – Indonesia has exported 8.475 million doses of poultry vaccines to Zambia, Uganda, Malawi and the Democratic Republic of Congo, marking its entry into four African markets with 10 vaccine products.

The shipment, released on September 24, was valued at US$106,875.80 (about Rp1.9 billion), according to Indonesia’s Ministry of Agriculture.

The exported portfolio includes vaccines against Newcastle disease (ND), infectious bronchitis (IB) and infectious bursal disease (IBD), among other poultry diseases. 

The vaccines are intended to support disease control and maintain poultry health and productivity.

The products were supplied by Indonesian animal-health company Vaksindo, which has a wider poultry vaccine portfolio covering diseases including avian influenza (AI), ND and IB.

Agung Suganda, director general of livestock and animal health at Indonesia’s Ministry of Agriculture, said the entry into Africa demonstrates the ability of Indonesian animal-health products to meet international requirements.

“This vaccine export proves that Indonesian products can compete and penetrate the international market,” Agung said.

He added that entering new markets requires products to meet demanding standards and said Indonesia should continue expanding into more countries.

The African shipment comes as Indonesia strengthens domestic production of poultry vaccines. 

The ministry said the country can now meet domestic requirements for AI and ND vaccines through local production, creating additional capacity to support export markets.

Vaksindo president director Teguh Yodiantara Prajitno said the African expansion forms part of the company’s wider international strategy.

“This step into the African market reflects our ongoing commitment to providing poultry disease prevention solutions supported by scientific research, extensive experience, and consistently high global quality standards,” Teguh said.

Before entering Africa, Vaksindo had exported animal vaccines and medicines to more than 25 countries across Asia, the Middle East and Latin America. 

The company now exports to 29 countries and has identified further international expansion as part of its growth strategy.

The Indonesian government said veterinary medicine exports have grown by about 22% annually, while Indonesian vaccine products have reached 95 countries.

The ministry is supporting market access through technical requirements, regulatory processes, engagement with veterinary authorities in destination countries, and quality assurance.

The expansion gives Indonesia an entry point into African poultry markets, where disease prevention remains important for maintaining flock health and production.

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