Exploring an Innovative Approach to Address Non-Tariff Barriers Experienced by Small to Medium Enterprises in Downstream Coffee Production in Indonesia

Abstract

Agricultural products have becoming the main commodity to be exported by developing countries. As a one part of them, Indonesia produces several coffee products both upstream like green beans as well as the downstream like processed instant coffee. However, Indonesia’s coffee exports on processed products have facing some Non-Tariff Barriers. This situation made Indonesia losing added value from processed coffee products trade. This study explores the adaptability of innovation system approach to support Indonesian processed coffee producer in facing NTBs.