Jayapura, Oct. 23 -- Papua provincial government plans to expand exports of processed fish products to Los Angeles to broaden market reach and raise the economic value of the region's fisheries output.

Papua Marine and Fisheries Office Head Iman Djuniawal said in Jayapura on Friday that the province's processed fish has gained acceptance in the US market, an opportunity that must be nurtured and developed sustainably.

"Our products have been well-received there; this success must be maintained and sustained, as it represents a valuable opportunity for marketing beyond Indonesia," he said.

The products are shipped from Jayapura via Surabaya Port before being transported onward to the US, Djuniawal said.

"The raw materials used are sour...