REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA -- The Indonesian government, through the Ministry of Trade, expressed hope that exports of tea products would increase. The country's teas are renowned for having a high quality throughout the global market.

Director of Export Product Development of the Trade Ministry, Ari Satria, made these remarks here on Friday, adding that during the period of 2012-2016 the value of Indonesian tea exports decreased 8.08 percent.

Some of the reasons for the decrease include the decline in global purchasing power, and the decrease of the nation¿s tea plantation areas due to land conversions.

Satria also said that Indonesia is considered to have high quality tea and a distinctive aroma, which is favored by the global community.