BPH Global completes first direct seaweed shipment from Indonesia to China
BPH Global (ASX: BP8), a commercial seaweed supply and export company, has successfully completed its first direct commercial shipment of raw seaweed from Indonesia to a customer in China. The shipment was made via its Indonesian operating subsidiary, PT BPH Global Indonesia.
This opens a direct export channel into one of the world’s largest seaweed markets, which the Company expects will improve realised selling prices and trading margins. The shipment arrived in China on 13 July 2026 and was delivered to the customer’s warehouse on 22 July 2026, completing the transaction.
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How the shipment reached the customer
The Company completed the full trade cycle from procurement through to final delivery, demonstrating the operational capability of its Indonesian trading platform to service Chinese customers directly.
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Dispatched from the Company’s Makassar export warehouse, originally announced on 8 July 2026
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Underwent pre-shipment quality inspection confirming moisture and impurity levels met the customer’s agreed specifications
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Arrived in China on 13 July 2026
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Delivered to the customer’s warehouse on 22 July 2026, completing the first direct export transaction
Completing this end-to-end chain, spanning procurement, export, international logistics and final delivery, shows the trading platform can deliver directly into China.
Managing Director Commentary
“The successful completion of our first direct shipment to China represents another important milestone in the continued expansion of our Indonesian seaweed trading operations. Successfully completing the transaction from procurement through export, international logistics and final delivery demonstrates the capability of our Indonesian trading platform to service customers directly in China. We believe direct exports to China will continue to provide opportunities to achieve higher realised selling prices and improved trading margins while supporting the continued growth of our international customer base.” said Matthew Leonard, Managing Director, BPH Global Ltd.
Why the GACC approval and China market access matter
The direct export followed approval issued by the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China (GACC).
That approval was granted under the Indonesia–China Mutual Recognition Arrangement, which permits direct shipments of seaweed from Indonesia into China. In commercial terms, direct sales to China are expected to improve realised selling prices and trading margins.
China ranks as one of the world’s largest seaweed markets, making compliant direct access commercially significant.
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Regulatory pathway: GACC approval under the Indonesia–China Mutual Recognition Arrangement
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Market scale: one of the world’s largest seaweed markets
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Commercial benefit expected: improved realised selling prices and trading margins
What the China channel means for BPH Global’s growth
The direct China channel is positioned to complement, not replace, the Company’s established domestic Indonesian sales channel. Together, these two channels provide dual-channel access, spanning domestic Indonesia and direct China exports, which the Company expects to enhance long-term growth opportunities for its Indonesian seaweed trading operations.
The period covering the initial export activity pushed aggregate gross sales past AUD 3.87 million since operations began in May 2025, with the 15 May to 30 June 2026 quarter alone contributing approximately AUD 535,895 as higher seaweed prices supported margins while moderating overall volumes.
The Company intends to expand its direct export activities into China and has stated it will provide further updates.
| Development | Detail | Investor Impact |
|---|---|---|
| First direct China shipment | Delivered 22 July 2026 | Proves direct-to-China capability |
| Regulatory approval | GACC approval under Indonesia–China Mutual Recognition Arrangement | Opens compliant direct export channel |
| Sales channels | Domestic Indonesia + direct China exports | Diversified access to a major market |
| Expected commercial effect | Higher realised selling prices, improved trading margins | Supports margin growth (figures not disclosed) |
With the first direct transaction now complete, the Company has stated it looks forward to expanding its direct export activities into China and providing further updates as that programme progresses.
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