Indonesia's export value exceeds US$130 billion in the first half of this year
In the first half of 2025, Indonesia's export value reached US$135.41 billion (approximately IDR 2,220 trillion), a 7.7% increase compared to US$125.73 billion in the same period last year. The trade surplus increased to US$19.48 billion (approximately IDR 319 trillion), compared to US$15.68 billion (approximately IDR 257 trillion) in the same period last year. The main export destination was the Taiwan region of China, followed by the United States, India, Japan, and Malaysia. The largest surplus was with the United States, reaching US$9.9 billion (approximately IDR 162.36 trillion), followed by India, the Philippines, Malaysia, and Vietnam. The ASEAN region contributed the largest trade surplus
China remains Indonesia's largest import and export trading partner
Indonesia is the world's second largest country in tin reserves and tin production
Indonesia's Manufacturing Expansion Creates More New Jobs
Another Chinese Enterprise Invests in Developing Indonesia's Electric Vehicle Battery Project
Indonesian Investment Agency to Resolve Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway Debt Issues
The Indonesian Investment Authority (BPI Danantara) will intervene to resolve the losses and debt issues of state-owned construction companies caused by the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway (Whoosh) project. Danantara's Chief Operating Officer stated that Danantara is preparing solutions for debt payments related to the high-speed railway project and the restructuring of state-owned enterprises participating in the project consortium. This high-speed railway project is part of the work program for the restructuring cluster of Danantara Asset Management Company, expected to be completed by the end of the year. Danantara will propose several alternative steps to the government to resolve the project's debt issues.
China Actively Invests in Developing Indonesia's Coconut Downstream Industry
Indonesia has significant potential in the coconut industry, with its coconut and related processed products exported to many countries. China has made major investments in Indonesia's coconut industry. In 2025, among the total coconut planting area in Indonesia, smallholder plantations account for the largest share at 3,274,321 hectares; state-owned large plantations cover 443 hectares; and private large plantations cover 36,591 hectares. Compared to 2024, the area of smallholder plantations and state-owned large plantations has increased, while private large plantations decreased from 42,146 hectares. In 2025, smallholder plantations are expected to produce approximately 2,821,927 tons of coconuts, higher than
Chinese Ambassador to Indonesia Inspects Chinese Enterprises, Focusing on Huayou New Energy
On July 29-30, Chinese Ambassador to Indonesia Wang Lutong visited the Indonesia Morowali Industrial Park (IMIP) and the Weda Bay Industrial Park (IWIP) for research and guidance, focusing on Huayou Indonesia's Huayue and Huafei projects, and conducting in-depth exchanges on Huayou's new energy industry chain construction and green sustainable development. At the Huayue project site, the Ambassador listened to the site manager's report on the company's development history and future vision, visited the sand table model and production site of the Huayue project, and affirmed Huayue's innovative practices in modern and green management. At the Weda Bay Industrial Park,
Chinese Investment Drives Indonesia's Coconut Downstream Industry Development
As the world's largest coconut producer, Indonesia's coconut industry has broad prospects and growing export potential. According to 2023-2025 planting statistics, Indonesia's coconut planting area in 2025 shows positive growth. Smallholder plantations dominate with 3,274,321 hectares, a slight increase from 3,273,278 hectares the previous year. State-owned large plantations cover only 443 hectares, while private large plantations account for 36,591 hectares. Although private plantations are smaller in area, they have the highest productivity. In 2025, private plantation productivity is expected to reach 1,381 kg/ha, ranking first; state-owned large plantations at 1,285 kg/ha; and smallholder plantations at 1,127 kg/ha, the highest since 2022.
Alcoholic Beverage and Tobacco Industry Makes Significant Contribution to Indonesian Economy
In 2024, the excise tax contribution from the alcoholic beverage industry reached IDR 8.86 trillion, with the industry's export value at US$17.32 million (approximately IDR 282 billion). The government has issued relevant regulations to provide opportunities for importing raw materials for alcoholic beverages, aiming to secure domestic raw material supply, promote innovation, and enhance product quality. Export promotion is carried out through participation in international exhibitions, such as at the 2024 SIAL exhibition in Paris, where interest was received from regions including Taiwan (China), Germany, the United Kingdom, France, and Russia, with potential export transactions valued at US$620,000. The tobacco industry (IHT) invested IDR 5.2 trillion between 2022 and 2025, creating over 5,000 direct jobs. In 2024, tobacco product exports grew to US$1.85 billion, with main export destinations including the Philippines, the United States, Cambodia, Singapore, and Vietnam. The tobacco industry's excise tax revenue in 2024 reached IDR 216.9 trillion, directly employing 644,584 people. Smallholder tobacco farming accounts for 99.65% of total production with an output of 234,139 tons; smallholder clove farming accounts for 99.18% with an output of 137,568 tons, and the industry possesses a complete downstream supply chain using almost entirely domestic raw materials.
34% of Global Nickel Reserves Located in Indonesia
Data from the U.S. Geological Survey shows that 43% of global nickel reserves are in Indonesia, a fact confirmed by the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources. According to the 2025 Indonesia Mineral and Coal Resource and Reserve Balance Report (data updated to December 2024) published by the Indonesian Geological Agency, Indonesia's nickel ore reserves in 2024 stood at 5.913 billion tons, comprising 3.818 billion tons of inferred reserves and 2.095 billion tons of proven reserves. Based on the estimated annual nickel ore production of 173 million tons in 2024, Indonesia's nickel reserves are expected to last for another 34 years. Indonesia stopped exporting nickel ore in 2020
Indonesian Ministry of Industry Hosts Indonesian Specialty Agricultural Products Exhibition
The Ministry of Industry will hold the 2025 Indonesian Specialty Products Business Matching and Exhibition on August 5-8, 2025, with 51 companies participating, showcasing specialty products such as coffee, tea, cocoa, milk, fruits, as well as alcoholic beverages and tobacco. This event aims to promote cooperation between Indonesian specialty product enterprises and international businesses, enhance brand international influence, and explore underdeveloped alternative markets. The Deputy Minister of Industry stated that in the first quarter of 2025, the food and beverage industry accounted for 41.15% of Indonesia's non-oil and gas industrial GDP and 7.2% of the national GDP. From January to April 2025, export