From farm to factory: securing Indonesia's tobacco supply chain in an era of climate and market uncertainty
Indonesia's tobacco industry depends on a resilient domestic leaf supply, yet climate variability, changing farmer economics and evolving regulation are placing increasing pressure on production. For manufacturers, securing a consistent supply of high-quality tobacco has become a strategic business priority.
This session examines the outlook for Indonesia's tobacco leaf supply, the risks facing key growing regions and the practical strategies manufacturers are using to strengthen supply chain resilience, support growers and safeguard long-term quality and continuity.
- The outlook for Indonesia's tobacco leaf supply and the key risks to future availability.
- How climate change is affecting yields, quality and production costs.
- Strategies to strengthen grower partnerships, quality assurance and supply chain resilience.
What the future of Indonesia's tobacco-growing sector could mean for manufacturers through 2027 and beyond.
Session Speaker
Working in tobacco since 1996, Henri started with helping his father who
worked as a supplier for Sampoerna. He is from a tobacco family: Almost
all his family members work in tobacco. Later he worked in various
national and multinational company and in positions from leaf to
managerial. In 2021 he set up his own company, namely PT Andalan Asia
Tembakau, with a focus on importing tobacco and selling locally and also
exporting Indonesian tobacco abroad.
