Indonesia changes rules for Ukrainian wheat from June 1

Indonesia has updated phytosanitary requirements for the import of Ukrainian wheat. The new rules will come into force on June 1, 2026 and will concern the execution of documents, grain quality and mandatory fumigation, the State Service for the Protection and Promotion of Food and Consumer Protection of Ukraine reports.

Each batch of Ukrainian wheat exported to Indonesia must be accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate. The document will need to include an additional declaration on the cargo’s compliance with Indonesian phytosanitary requirements and indicate the exporter’s registration code.

Indonesia is also tightening grain safety requirements. Wheat batches must be free from a number of dangerous pests and diseases, including the capricious beetle, Fusarium head blight and bacterial spot. A separate requirement is stipulated for the absence of soil, weeds, plant residues and other impurities.

In addition, fumigation of grain with phosphine before shipment will become mandatory.

Another new condition is a preliminary notification of each wheat shipment, which must be completed by the exporter or its representative in Ukraine before the shipment.

The State Food and Consumer Protection Service emphasizes that all deliveries must comply with Indonesian food safety standards.

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