PURPOSE: This research aims to analyse the impact of the transformation of sustainable Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise (MSME) in the food and beverage sector towards Indonesia’s achievement of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). DESIGN/METHODOLOGY/APPROACH: This research employed a descriptive bibliometric analysis. Data from the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, as well as the Central Bureau of Statistics, were utilised for the descriptive analysis, while data from Scopus.com were utilised for the bibliometric analysis. VOSviewer was the processing tool used to identify trends in sustainable MSME countries and keywords. FINDINGS: The food and beverage sector dominates Indonesian MSMEs. This sector enhances economic growth, job opportunities, and adoption of e-commerce. Sustainable food and beverage MSMEs also contribute to the Indonesian Development Index, especially for SDG 8 and SDG 12. ORIGINALITY/VALUE: The findings of this study suggest that MSMEs, particularly those in the food and beverage sector, hold immense potential for driving Indonesia’s economic growth, creating employment opportunities and contributing to sustainable development. However, realising this potential requires a comprehensive approach that addresses challenges such as limited access to finance, technology, and supportive policies. To fully unlock the contributions of MSMEs, targeted interventions, including capacity building, infrastructure development, and policy reforms, are essential. © 2025 World Association for Sustainable Development (WASD).