The Minister of Cooperatives and Small and Medium Enterprises recently stated that the government is studying regulations to restrict imports of ultra-cheap Chinese goods to protect domestic market competition. These goods are sold for only 3,000-4,000 rupiah (about 1.4-1.8 RMB), severely impacting local producers. The government is considering establishing a minimum price mechanism for imported goods, with specific plans still under development.
The ministry also summoned e-commerce platforms such as Shopee, TikTok Shop by Tokopedia, and Lazada, demanding immediate rectification of illegal imports of second-hand clothing (thrifting) sales. The Deputy Minister of Cooperatives and Small and Medium Enterprises emphasized that e-commerce platforms must comply with the Minister of Trade regulation, prohibiting the sale of illegal imported second-hand clothing and other prohibited goods.
The Chairman of the Indonesian E-Commerce Association (idEA) pledged that members will fully cooperate with regulations, having taken multiple measures since March 2023 to prohibit the sale of prohibited goods. The Minister of Finance previously warned second-hand clothing importers to cease illegal activities and shift to procuring domestic products, stating that violators would be blacklisted. The government aims to revitalize the national textile industry and maintain a healthy market environment.
The Minister of Cooperatives and Small and Medium Enterprises recently stated that the government is studying regulations to restrict imports of ultra-cheap Chinese goods to protect domestic market competition. These goods are sold for only 3,000-4,000 rupiah (about 1.4-1.8 RMB), severely impacting local producers. The government is considering establishing a minimum price mechanism for imported goods, with specific plans still under development.
The ministry also summoned e-commerce platforms such as Shopee, TikTok Shop by Tokopedia, and Lazada, demanding immediate rectification of illegal imports of second-hand clothing (thrifting) sales. The Deputy Minister of Cooperatives and Small and Medium Enterprises emphasized that e-commerce platforms must comply with the Minister of Trade regulation, prohibiting the sale of illegal imported second-hand clothing and other prohibited goods.
The Chairman of the Indonesian E-Commerce Association (idEA) pledged that members will fully cooperate with regulations, having taken multiple measures since March 2023 to prohibit the sale of prohibited goods. The Minister of Finance previously warned second-hand clothing importers to cease illegal activities and shift to procuring domestic products, stating that violators would be blacklisted. The government aims to revitalize the national textile industry and maintain a healthy market environment.