#Import
Criticism mounted on imported food trays for free nutritious meals program
Criticism has mounted on the use of imported food trays in the President Prabowo Subianto government’s Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program despite the capability of local manufacturers to produce them at home.
Indonesia to spend Rp578 trillion under U.S. trade deal, experts urge caution
Indonesia must prepare around Rp578 trillion (US$35.4 billion) to fulfill commitments under a trade agreement proposed by the U.S. President Donald Trump, including US$15 billion in oil and gas imports, the purchase of 50 Boeing aircraft, and US$4.5 billion worth of U.S. agricultural products, an economist has warned.
Pertamina partners with U.S. energy giants to boost crude, fuel imports
Refining and petrochemical subholding of State energy company Pertamina, PT Kilang Pertamina Internasional, has set up a collaboration with ExxonMobil, Chevron, and KDT Global Resource to explore the possibility of importing crude oil and refined fuel from the United States.
Former Trade minister sentenced to 4.5 years for sugar import corruption
The Jakarta Anti-Corruption Court sentenced former Minister of Trade Thomas Trikasih Lembong, aka Tom Lembong, on Friday, July 18, 2025 to four years and six months in prison after declaring him guilty of corruption related to Indonesia’s sugar import policy.
ID Food accelerates sugar, salt self-sufficiency to reduce imports starting 2026
State-owned food enterprise ID Food is targeting self-sufficiency in several strategic commodities, including sugar and salt, starting in 2026 as part of the government’s national food sovereignty program.
Freeport warns U.S.-China tariff tension may weigh on global copper demand
PT Freeport Indonesia (PTFI) has warned that the U.S. decision to increase import tariffs on Chinese goods could reduce global copper demand, citing China’s role as the world’s largest copper consumer.
U.S. tariff cut seen as investment opportunity for Indonesia: Trade Minister
Minister of Trade, Budi Santoso, has positively responded to the recent reduction in U.S. import tariffs for Indonesian goods, saying the move presents a major investment opportunity as factories in neighboring countries with higher tariffs may consider relocating their production to Indonesia.
Antam to begin gold plant commissioning in late 2027, targets 5 million gold coin
State-owned diversified miner PT Aneka Tambang (Antam) has announced that its Avere precious metals manufacturing plant, which is located within the Java Integrated Industrial and Ports Estate (JIIPE) in Gresik, East Java, will enter the commissioning phase in Q4 2027, aimed at boosting the company’s gold coin and bullion production.
RI targets 70% utilization in textile industry as new import rules take effect
Deputy Minister of Industry Faisol Riza has expressed confidence that Indonesia’s textile and textile product (TPT) industry can reach a 70 percent utilization rate in the second half of 2025 in anticipation of the upcoming implementation of a revised trade regulation aimed at curbing excessive imports and revitalizing domestic manufacturing.
Indonesia explores crude oil imports and energy cooperation with Russia
Indonesia is opening its door for crude oil imports from Russia, following high-level discussions during President Prabowo Subianto’s recent visit to Moscow.
PT Garam aims to solve quality challenges as RI moves to end industrial salt imports
State-owned salt producer PT Garam is addressing concerns from the food processing industry over the quality of locally produced salt, following multiple failed trials that led to damaged products as the issue lies not solely in the salt itself, but also in the technology used by processing plants.
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.