China becomes Indonesia's main source of tombstone imports

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Although Indonesia is a global player in the tombstone trade, the country's stone products are also sold in large quantities to the United States and Japan, but still imports tombstones from abroad, China is the main supplier.Data from the Central Statistical Office (CSO) show that imports of headstones (HS code 68029900) have declined and then risen in recent years, amounting to $1.93 million in 2019, rising to $2.35 million in 2020, and then continuing to decline in 2021 - 2022, bottoming out at $948,000 in 2022.

It goes back up to US$1.59 million (about Rp 26.32 billion) in 2024 and 2024Imports from China amounted to $747,000, followed by Hong Kong ($582,000), India and Brazil. China's tombstone industrylarge-scale, efficient and cost-effective production.Product prices are competitive. Indonesia, although the local tombstone industry is strong and mostly usedGranite, marble and sandstoneThe color and design of the tombstones are in line with local cultural practices, but some consumers prefer imported tombstones.

Chinese tombstones are often made of black nero granite, which is compact, weather-resistant and durable, and is often designed with strong artistic details and symbolism, reflecting theChinese traditionestheticsThere are specific consumer groups.

In addition, China, by virtue ofLarge-scale industries and efficient supply chains, being able to quote for the same specification at a lower price, for both importers and local artisans, imports areEconomic Choice. This suggests that Indonesia's importation of tombstones is not due to the weakness of the local industry, but ratherMarket Segmentation and Consumer Demand DifferencesAs a result, imports will exist in the Indonesian market as long as there is a demand that cannot be fully met by local products.

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