Indonesia Reopens Macaque Export Pipeline as US Demand Holds and China Interest Grows
Indonesia has set a 2026 export quota for long-tailed macaques and opened a new Lampung breeding facility, positioning the move as regulated supply for biomedical research and a tool to manage human–macaque conflict. Animal welfare groups and conservation stakeholders warn that sourcing integrity and the species’ endangered status internationally could intensify scrutiny and constrain market access.