Three Chinese Brands Among Top 10 in Indonesia's Auto Market in March
Based on the March 2025 Indonesia auto market sales, BYD, as an electric vehicle manufacturer, broke into the top 10 best-selling car brands in Indonesia, ranking sixth with sales of 3,205 units, surpassing Hyundai which ranked seventh. Toyota continued to lead the market with wholesale sales of 22,476 units, followed by Daihatsu, Honda, Mitsubishi, and Suzuki. Additionally, two Chinese brands, Wuling and Chery, also entered the top 10 best-selling brands in March. In March, Indonesia's national auto retail sales decreased by 6.8% year-on-year but increased compared to February, with wholesale sales showing a similar trend over the same period. 2025
With 12 Million Tons Capacity, Chinese Cement Company Thrives in Indonesia
Chinese Enterprise Invests 4 Billion Yuan in Indonesian Alumina Project
Major Adjustment to Indonesia's Import Policy Involving Import Quotas
Chinese Smart Energy Enterprise Opens First Factory in Indonesia
Hunan Tobacco's "Furongwang" officially enters Indonesia!
"Furongwang" and "Hetianxia" open a new chapter in the Indonesian market! Hunan Tobacco's premium cigarette brands "Furongwang" and "Hetianxia" have officially landed in the Indonesian market with their first batch of products! After customs clearance at the Guangzhou port in China, the products were safely delivered to Jakarta, marking the first time Hunan Tobacco has entered the Indonesian market through official and legitimate channels.
Chinese Enterprises Expanding to Indonesia Face Limited Tariff Impact
Chinese company Kairun Shares is mainly engaged in the R&D, design, production, and sales of casual bags, travel luggage, and other products. Its business model is divided into OEM manufacturing and brand operations. In 2024, the company's sales revenue in the U.S. market accounted for approximately 15%, mostly from OEM manufacturing. Products sold to the U.S. are primarily produced in its Indonesian manufacturing base. Among Southeast Asian and South Asian countries, Indonesia has the lowest "reciprocal tariff" imposed by the U.S., at only 32%, making it relatively the least affected by tariffs with long-term advantages. The OEM business mainly transacts with clients under the FOB model, where freight and tariffs after goods are loaded onto the ship are borne by the client
Chinese E-commerce Giants Vigorously Develop the Indonesian Market
Indonesia's e-commerce annual compound growth rate is approximately 17%, and the next decade is expected to be a 'golden decade'. During Ramadan, e-commerce consumption can reach US$70-73 billion, with per capita consumption around US$300. In 2023, the per capita disposable income was US$2,869, indicating huge consumption potential. Indonesia has 215 million internet users, 70% of whom are young people under 30. They have strong demand for cost-effective and personalized products, and consumption is heavily influenced by social media, bringing traffic dividends to e-commerce. The government strongly supports infrastructure and communication infrastructure, promoting e-commerce market penetration and development speed. In 2024, Ha
Chinese Shipping Companies Strengthen Trade Links Between South China and Indonesia
The SITC Indonesia Express CMI2 has officially called at the South China Operations Center. This route is exclusively operated by SITC, deploying 3 vessels, calling at Shenzhen West Port Area every Friday, directly sailing to major ports in Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines, etc. The launch of the CMI2 route coincides with the deepening of economic and trade cooperation between China and Indonesia. China has been Indonesia's largest trading partner for 11 consecutive years, and Indonesia is China's third-largest trading partner in ASEAN. South China and Indonesia have close trade ties, with significant growth in various import and export goods. The port sequence of this route is Nansha - Shekou - Ho Chi Minh - Jakarta - Semarang - Balikpapan - Cebu, covering
Chinese Enterprise Industrial Base's Nickel Product Shipment Exceeds 10,000 Metric Tons for First Time
Over 10,000 metric tons of nickel products were loaded at the dock of CNGR Indonesia North Morowali Industrial Base Park and shipped to domestic ports, marking that the single-batch shipment volume of nickel products at this base has entered the 10,000-metric-ton level. Since the base started construction in 2023, it has promoted project construction and commissioning at 'CNGR Speed', from groundbreaking to producing low-grade nickel matte, embodying the hard work and wisdom of the project team. In June 2024, the first batch of low-grade nickel matte was shipped to China. Now, the single shipment volume has exceeded 10,000 metric tons, demonstrating efficient production and operation capabilities and strong development momentum. Currently, all 8 production lines at the base are fully operational, enhancing the stable and secure supply capacity of key raw materials
Indonesia's Largest Hydropower Station Built by Chinese Enterprises Reaches Full Dam Crest
The dam of the Batang Toru Hydropower Station in Indonesia, built by a Chinese enterprise, has reached its full crest—a major milestone in the project's construction. The project gained approval in November 2021, accelerating construction. Dam construction began in January 2022, river closure was completed in July 2023, and the first concrete pour was finished in November 2023. Located on the Batang Toru River in North Sumatra Province, the dam is a national strategic project for Indonesia. It is a concrete arc gravity dam with a crest elevation of 436 meters, length of 140.27 meters, maximum height of 74 meters, total installed capacity of 510 MW, and an expected annual power generation of 2,228.14 GWh. The technical team addressed complex geological conditions and construction challenges by optimizing design and strengthening site management.
Chinese Enterprises Vigorously Develop Indonesia's Landfill Gas Power Generation Sector, Generating 24 Million kWh Annually
China Water Industry Group recently signed a strategic agreement with the Sidoarjo Regency Government in Indonesia for the second municipal solid waste landfill gas power generation project. Officials from both sides attended the signing ceremony, and the Deputy Regent praised the company while offering cooperation suggestions. Sidoarjo Regency has a population of approximately 2.2 million. The project will process about 700 tons of waste daily, with an expected installed capacity of 3 MW, annual power generation of approximately 24 million kWh, and carbon emission reductions of about 90,000 tons per year, enabling resource recycling and sustainable environmental development. Over the past year, the Water Industry Group has surveyed developable landfills in Indonesia, accumulated cooperation resources, and become familiar with local renewable energy regulations and project development processes.