🏭 Local SMEs Begin Exploring the Cocopeat and Briquette Business: A New Era of Sustainable Entrepreneurship

🌍 The Rise of Sustainable Coconut-Based Ventures

In recent years, climate change, soil degradation, and urban waste have pushed both governments and communities to rethink how they manage organic resources. In this context, a growing number of local SMEs (small and medium enterprises) are starting to explore business opportunities in the coconut sector—particularly through cocopeat and coconut shell charcoal briquettes.

Indonesia, the second-largest coconut producer in the world, generates massive volumes of coconut waste every year. Yet much of this waste remains unprocessed or burned, missing the opportunity to create high-value, export-ready products.

📚 Case Study: SMEs in Aceh Tamiang Take the Lead

According to Sarjani, Mawardi, & Adlie (2023), local communities in Seruway District, Aceh Tamiang were trained to convert coconut husk waste into cocopeat and cocofiber, and are now branching out into briquette production. The impact includes:

• 📈 Boost in household and SME income

• ♻️ Reduction in unmanaged coconut waste

• 💼 Creation of new micro-enterprises

• 🌱 Introduction of sustainable products to local and export markets

The tools used were simple, the training focused on community skills development, and the business model emphasized low-cost production with high market demand.

🔍 Why Cocopeat & Briquettes?

These two products are not just sustainable—they're in-demand globally:

By leveraging coconut byproducts, SMEs can reduce raw material costs while tapping into eco-conscious consumer markets in Europe, the Middle East, Japan, and beyond.

🤝 Coco Nusa Indo’s Role in Scaling Micro Production

At Coco Nusa Indo, we don’t run factories—but we work with them. Our role is to connect small producers like these Aceh-based SMEs to global buyers who demand:

• ✅ Consistent quality (moisture, granule size, combustion specs)

• 📦 Reliable packaging for export

• 🌐 Online discoverability and deal transparency

• 🚚 Timely and secure logistics

We empower small producers, home industries, and cooperatives with the tools to go global—without needing to handle export complexity themselves.

💬 Conclusion

The study by Sarjani et al. (2023) highlights a key shift: SMEs are no longer limited to traditional crafts or food stalls. Today, they are entering the green economy by processing coconut husk into export-quality products like cocopeat and briquettes.

With rising global awareness of sustainability and circular economy models, this transformation is not just possible—it’s profitable.

📌 Reference

Sarjani, T. M., Mawardi, A. L., & Adlie, T. A. (2023). Pengolahan Limbah Sabut Kelapa sebagai Media Tanam Cocopeat dan Cocofiber Kecamatan Seruway–Aceh Tamiang. Martabe: Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat, 6(11).

🚀 Want to Source Directly from Grassroots Producers?

Whether you’re a bulk buyer of cocopeat, a sustainable brand needing eco-fuel, or a distributor seeking Indonesia’s best coconut-based products—Coco Nusa Indo is your trusted sourcing partner.

🔗 Get in touch today at www.coconusaindo.com and let us help you find the best cocopeat straight from the source.

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