KARACHI: Interest among Sindh’s business community in Indonesian products and trade opportunities has led 45 Pakistani businesspeople to register through the Consulate General of Indonesia in Karachi for the 41st Trade Expo Indonesia (TEI) 2026.
Around 20 businesses have been selected to receive delegation facilities coordinated by the Consulate General, based on their previous import and business performance, engagement with Indonesia, business potential and compatibility with sectors represented at TEI 2026. Other registered participants will attend the expo under their own arrangements.
The participants are from Karachi and other parts of Sindh, including Hyderabad and Nawabshah.
Ahead of the mission, the Consulate General on Tuesday held a Pre-Departure Technical Meeting and Business Lunch in Karachi to discuss preparations for TEI, scheduled for October 14-18, 2026, at ICE BSD City, Greater Jakarta.
The meeting covered business matching, participation arrangements and opportunities available during TEI.
Addressing a gathering, Indonesian Consul General in Karachi Mudzakir, M A, said the mission would focus on business outcomes rather than the number of delegates or meetings.
“We hope new contacts will develop into real business relationships, inquiries will move into serious negotiations, and existing partnerships will grow further,” he said.
The mission builds on the results of TEI 2025, which generated USD22.8 billion in transactions, attracting more than 34,000 visitors and over 8,000 international buyers.
A 25-member delegation coordinated by the Indonesian Consulate General in Karachi secured around USD22.9 million in trade agreements at TEI 2025, covering commodities, automotive parts, textiles and fashion, pharmaceuticals and medical devices, and food and beverages.
For TEI 2026, the Consulate General is arranging 200 B2B meetings between Pakistani importers and Indonesian companies, matching participants with prospective suppliers and partners based on their business profiles and sourcing interests.
TEI 2026 will feature sectors including food and beverages, agricultural products, consumer goods, manufacturing, furniture and home décor, beauty and healthcare, and digital products and services.
The delegation is also expected to attend the Indonesia Sharia Economic Festival (ISEF) in Jakarta, providing access to Indonesia’s halal and sharia economy and relevant business stakeholders.
Consul General Mudzakir will accompany and engage with the Pakistani delegation, particularly business participants from Sindh, during key programmes in Indonesia, while the Consulate’s economic team will facilitate meetings and follow-up with prospective Indonesian partners.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2026
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