From 14 to 18 October 2026, the ICE BSD City of Tangerang hosted the 41e edition of Trade Expo Indonesia (TEI). The Indonesian Embassy in Dakar facilitated the participation of a western delegationUnprecedented African: 70 entrepreneurs representing 44 companies from Senegal, Guinea, Gambia, Mali, Côte d'Ivoire and Sierra Leone.
A historic delegation. Never before had such a flood been recorded: in the last six years, the number of participants had not exceeded 20. This record delegation reflects the growing interest of West African economic actors in Indonesia.
Members included prominent institutional figures: The President of CCIAD/KADIN Senegal, the Director of Dakar Invest and a representative of ADEPME.
Strategic agreements and projects
October 16, a Business Meeting & Networking B2B Indonesia – West Africa was held at Hotel Trembesi BSD, bringing together 38 Indonesian entrepreneurs from 28 companies. The results are significant: 32 agreements and business opportunities were registered, including 13 memoranda of understanding, 8 letters of intent and 11 partnership projects. The total value of the business is estimated at USD 18.17 million and IDR 429.5 million.
Among the flagship projects of the 41st Trade Expo Indonesia, several strategic initiatives demonstrate the diversity of opportunities for cooperation between Indonesia and West Africa.
These include the construction of a cassava processing plant in Côte d'Ivoire estimated at USD 15 million, oil investments in Senegal in the offshore field of Sangomar with Pertamina and Woodside, and mining projects in Senegal for phosphate and gold mining.
These initiatives are complemented by diversification agreements in the coffee and tea, textiles, cosmetics, food and beverage, agricultural equipment and medical devices sectors, confirming the willingness of both parties to build sustainable and diversified multisectoral cooperation.
Enhanced institutional cooperation
A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between UNCCIAS/KADIN Senegal and KADIN Indonesia, paving the way for increased trade cooperation and investment.
The Embassy also facilitated strategic meetings between Dakar Invest and Pertamina Hulu Energi, as well as with Mr Ilham Habibie, around mining and energy projects. At the end of the discussions, the establishment of an Indonesia-Senegal-West Africa Business Council was proposed to structure and sustain trade.
The economic complementarity and investment opportunities identified concern: Agriculture and Agri-Food, Fisheries and Fisheries, Pharmaceuticals and Herbal Medicine, Manufacturing, Energy and Infrastructure, Consumer Goods.
The Forum also welcomed the central role of the National Union of Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture of Senegal (UNCCIAS) in promoting trade and investment. Key speakers included Mr. Abdoulaye Sow, President of CCIAD, and Mr. Khali Ly, alongside H.E. Ambassador of Senegal to Indonesia, based in Kuala Lumpur.
A promising dynamic
West African participants, mostly in Indonesia for the first time, expressed satisfaction with product diversity and competitive prices. This event confirmed their status as privileged partners in building a sustainable economic relationship with Indonesia.
The 41st Trade Expo Indonesia will remain in the annals as the edition of record participation and the shift from potential to concrete partnerships. For Senegal and West Africa, this is a decisive step towards more structured, diversified and strategic economic cooperation with Indonesia.
