Questions for Uncle's Peanut Processing Plant in Central Java

Production & Quality

• What varieties does he process (Kelinci, Gajah, Tapir, Java Round)?
• What's his current processing capacity in tons per month?
• What quality grades does he produce (export quality <7% moisture, premium local, standard)?
• What's his aflatoxin testing capability and current levels (Indonesia SNI requires <15 μg/kg)?
• Does he have color sorting or gravity separation equipment?

Competition & Market Position

• How is Chinese competition affecting prices (China exports at $1,400-1,560/ton)?
• What's his cost per ton vs competitors?
• Is he losing market share to imports from India ($1,476/ton) or Nigeria ($1,100-1,350/ton)?
• What differentiates his products from cheaper imports?

Current Sales & Distribution

• What percentage goes to domestic vs export markets?
• Who are his main buyers (food processors, restaurants, retailers)?
• What are his current selling prices per grade?
• Does he supply PT Dua Kelinci or other major processors in Pati?

Export Readiness

• Does he have APEDA certification or other export licenses?
• Can he meet international standards (EU requires 2 μg/kg AFB1, US requires 20 ppb)?
• What's his storage capacity and climate control capabilities?
• Can he provide consistent supply volumes for export contracts?

Value-Added Opportunities

• Does he produce peanut oil (45-48% oil content in Java peanuts)?
• Can he process into specialty products (peanut butter, roasted snacks)?
• Does he utilize shells for biochar or animal feed?
• Can he develop high-oleic varieties (growing market demand)?

Financial & Operational

• What are his operating margins?
• How much working capital does he need for expansion?
• What's preventing him from scaling up production?
• Would he consider joint ventures or foreign investment?

Singapore Market Advantages

• Can you leverage Singapore's position as regional trading hub?
• What documentation/certifications would Singapore buyers require?
• Can you help with trade finance through Singapore banks?
• Would re-export through Singapore add value (like Netherlands does for EU)?

Key Context from Research

• Central Java production: 91,234 tons (2017), down from 179,067 tons (2006)
• Java peanuts are Spanish-type with 45-48% oil content
• Chinese competition has 2.7x higher yields through technology
• Global market worth $81-92 billion, growing to $100 billion by 2030
• Indonesia imports 299,850 tons annually to meet domestic demand
• High-oleic varieties command premium prices but only 5.4% of global production