Jakarta, July 12 -- Global demand for halal products continues to grow as the Muslim consumer market expands, yet the global halal ecosystem remains fragmented.

Supply chains spanning raw materials, manufacturing, certification, logistics, and distribution remain only partially integrated, limiting trade, investment, and value creation across the halal economy.

Addressing that fragmentation is a key objective of the D-8 Halal Expo Indonesia (HEI) 2026, held at Jakarta's Indoor Tennis Stadium in the Senayan sports complex from July 8 to 12.

As chair of the Developing Eight (D-8) for 2026-2027, Indonesia is using the expo to strengthen economic cooperation among member states.

Held under the theme "Strengthening the D-8 Halal Economy Th...