Fruit Business

Indonesia is the world's largest exporter of areca nuts, also known as betel nuts, and Bangladesh is one of its major export markets. In 2021, Indonesia exported over USD 300 million worth of areca nuts to Bangladesh, making it the second-largest buyer of Indonesian areca nuts after India.The demand for areca nuts in Bangladesh is driven by the country's large population and its cultural and religious practices. Areca nuts are commonly consumed in Bangladesh as a snack or as part of a social gathering. They are also used in a variety of traditional dishes and desserts.Indonesian areca nuts are highly valued in Bangladesh for their high quality and competitive price. Indonesian exporters typically supply a variety of areca nut products to the Bangladeshi market, including whole dried nuts, split nuts, and processed areca nut products such as areca nut powder and areca nut flakes.Areca nuts are typically exported from Indonesia to Bangladesh by sea. The main ports of export in Indonesia are Belawan, Tanjung Priok, and Palembang. The main ports of import in Bangladesh are Chittagong and Mongla.The Indonesian government has taken a number of steps to promote the export of areca nuts to Bangladesh. These include signing a bilateral trade agreement with Bangladesh that provides for preferential tariffs on areca nuts and other agricultural products. The Indonesian government has also provided financial assistance to Indonesian areca nut exporters to help them expand