Data from the Central Statistics Agency shows that in February 2025, Indonesia's imports of textiles and textile products from China decreased by US$141.1 million month-on-month, a drop of 36.6%. The total import value for the month was US$606.8 million, down 20.74%. Meanwhile, the largest export destination in February was the United States, with exports reaching US$17.4 million, an increase of 4.13% from January. Total exports for the month reached US$1.02 billion, and Indonesia's trade surplus with the US was US$1.57 billion. Additionally, the Ministry of Industry recorded a surge in investment in the domestic textile, apparel, and footwear industries. Investment was only IDR 29.92 trillion in 2023, but grew by 31.1% to IDR 39.21 trillion in 2024. In the first quarter of 2025, business licenses have been issued to four textile and apparel companies, expected to absorb 1,907 workers. With a population of 281.6 million, the market potential for clothing, footwear, and headwear products in Indonesia is estimated at IDR 119.82 trillion. The US has implemented new tariff policies on Canada, Mexico, and China, providing an opportunity for Indonesia to expand its market share in the US. The Ministry of Industry is also strengthening the textile and footwear industry ecosystem through various strategic policies.
Data from the Central Statistics Agency shows that in February 2025, Indonesia's imports of textiles and textile products from China decreased by US$141.1 million month-on-month, a drop of 36.6%. The total import value for the month was US$606.8 million, down 20.74%. Meanwhile, the largest export destination in February was the United States, with exports reaching US$17.4 million, an increase of 4.13% from January. Total exports for the month reached US$1.02 billion, and Indonesia's trade surplus with the US was US$1.57 billion. Additionally, the Ministry of Industry recorded a surge in investment in the domestic textile, apparel, and footwear industries. Investment was only IDR 29.92 trillion in 2023, but grew by 31.1% to IDR 39.21 trillion in 2024. In the first quarter of 2025, business licenses have been issued to four textile and apparel companies, expected to absorb 1,907 workers. With a population of 281.6 million, the market potential for clothing, footwear, and headwear products in Indonesia is estimated at IDR 119.82 trillion. The US has implemented new tariff policies on Canada, Mexico, and China, providing an opportunity for Indonesia to expand its market share in the US. The Ministry of Industry is also strengthening the textile and footwear industry ecosystem through various strategic policies.