#Import
RI shifts fuel imports from S’pore to U.S., Middle East amid geopolitical concerns
Indonesia is reducing its reliance on fuel imports from Singapore, diverting a significant portion of its procurement to the United States and Middle Eastern countries due to economic and geopolitical considerations, Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Bahlil Lahadalia confirmed on Friday, May 9, 2025.
Asia’s energy security at risk as tariff wars spur LNG Dependence: Experts
As Asian countries scramble to balance trade deficits with the United States through long-term liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports, experts warn that such deals may deepen energy insecurity and derail clean energy goals across the region.
Indonesia ends import quotas, vows protection for local industries
Deputy Minister of Agriculture Sudaryono has emphasized that the policy of eliminating import quotas would not harm domestic industries and ensured that the government would continue to prioritize protection of local production, especially in the food and energy sectors.
Indonesia seeks boost in U.S. oil&gas imports to ease trade tensions, balance deficit
State energy company PT Pertamina is awaiting the government's direction in regards with plan to increase oil and gas imports from the U.S. in an effort to balance the trade with Uncle Sam which is in deficit.
Indonesia explores oil imports from Russia following BRICS membership
Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), Bahlil Lahadalia, has opened up the possibility for Indonesia to buy oil from Russia after Indonesia officially became a member of BRICS, an intergovernmental organization focusing on economic cooperation and development.
Government asked to combat smuggling as illegal imports flood Indonesian market
A union leader has asked the government to handle illegal imported goods that have freely flooded the domestic market by immediately pursuing and arresting the mastermind of smuggling activities in Indonesia.
Entrepreneurs reveal 37,000 containers of illegal textile imports flood Indonesia
The Indonesian Fiber and Filament Yarn Producers Association (APSyFI) recorded that around 37,000 containers of illegal textile and textile product (TPT) imports flooded the domestic market throughout 2023.
Illegal textile imports continue to flood Indonesian market, crippling local businesses
Indonesian textile businesses are expressing concerns about the ongoing influx of illegal textile imports from China.