Indonesian Tuna and Eel Potential to be Exported to Japan, Technology and Financial Supports Needed

Regarding eel, the Japanese market lacks more than 100,000 tons per year. 

Because, the types of eels that are consumed by Japan so far have started to decrease and there are already almost extinct, like Japonica.

To replace it, the Bicolor eel becomes an alternative because it has the taste and flexibility of meat that resembles a Japanese eel. This type of eel is most numerous in Indonesian waters, mainly on the coast of the southern part of Java, western Sumatra. 

Problems in terms of cultivation, Indonesian eel has a low survival rate (SR) and has not been liked by the Japanese market, especially related to the smell, the flexibility of meat, and thick skin.

In terms of processing, Indonesian-made eels are cheaper and less salable in the Japanese market. If there is a choice of eel products from China and Taiwan, Japanese consumers will prefer it even though the price is more expensive.

Therefore, Suyoto said, it is necessary to improve the quality of eel in Indonesia. This was done by his side conducted an investigation for more than 1.5 years and held a meeting between Indonesian and Japanese stakeholders. (*) 

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