The performance of the manufacturing sector throughout 2025 shows a positive trend with expansive growth driven by domestic demand and investment. Government policies also contribute to the performance of the manufacturing industry.
Reviewing the events of the past year, SUAR notes several significant events that have been the highlights of the manufacturing sector this year.
January 2025
The Industrial Confidence Index (IKI) in January 2025 reached 53.10 points, up 0.17 points compared to December 2024.
The Ministry of Industry (Kemenperin) revealed that the Industrial Confidence Index (IKI) in January 2025 was recorded at 53.1 points, an expansion or an increase of 0.17 points compared to the December 2024 period (month to month/m to m), which was recorded at 52.93 points.
Ministry of Industry spokesperson Febri Hendri Antoni Arief said in a press conference on the IKI release held in Jakarta in January 2025 that of the 23 sub-sectors analyzed, 20 sub-sectors experienced expansion and three sub-sectors experienced contraction. The sub-sectors that experienced contraction were the food and beverage industry and the computer, electronic goods, and other processing industries.
February 2025
PT Astra Daihatsu Motor Inaugurates Karawang Assembly Plant 2 in Karawang
Minister of Industry Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita delivered a speech at the inauguration of PT Astra Daihatsu Motor's (PT ADM) Karawang Assembly Plant 2 (KAP2) in the Suryacipta Industrial Park, Karawang, on February 27, 2025. He expressed his appreciation for ADM's new factory, which will strengthen the automotive industry. As ADM's sixth factory, this new facility, covering an area of nearly 23 hectares, was built to meet customer demand for the growing domestic and global automotive market, with an investment of Rp 2.9 trillion.
Indonesia Becomes the First Country in Asia to Have Apple R&D Facilities
The construction of Apple's Research and Development (R&D) facility in Indonesia will make Indonesia the second country in the world and the first in Asia to have such an Apple facility. Minister of Industry Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita said in a press conference held on February 27, 2025, that until now, Apple has only built R&D facilities in the United States and only one country outside the United States, namely Brazil.
March 2025
PT Sritex Officially Closes Permanently as of March 1, 2025
PT Sritex officially ceased operations and closed permanently on March 1, 2025. This decision was made after the company was declared bankrupt by the Semarang Commercial Court, resulting in thousands of employees (more than 10,000 people) across the group being laid off.
Unido Explores Opportunities for Green Industry Development and Nickel Downstreaming
The Ministry of Industry (Kemenperin) and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) announced the potential for developing environmentally-based industrial cooperation and the downstreaming of critical minerals such as nickel.
Director General of Resilience, Regional Development, and International Industrial Access (KPAII) of the Ministry of Industry, Tri Supondy, received a visit from the UNIDO delegation at the Ministry of Industry on March 6, 2025. He welcomed UNIDO's initiative in strengthening environmental-based industrial zone standardization.
April 2025
Kick off Halal Indo 2025, Indonesia Strengthens Its Steps Towards Becoming the World's Halal Industry Center
The Ministry of Industry continues to strive to strengthen Indonesia's role in the global halal industry ecosystem. The Ministry of Industry, together with PT Dyandra Promosindo, officially held the Kick-Off Halal Indonesia International Industry Expo (Halal Indo) 2025 on April 28, 2025, marking the start of a series of events leading up to the largest halal industry exhibition in Indonesia, which will take place on September 25-28, 2025 at ICE BSD City, Tangerang.
Indonesia and Saudi Arabia Ready to Enhance Cooperation in Petrochemical Industry and Mineral Downstreaming
Minister of Industry Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita received a visit from the Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Bandar bin Ibrahim Alkhorayef, in Jakarta on April 16, 2025, to discuss industrial cooperation between the two countries in the fields of petrochemicals and mineral downstreaming.
Permenperin 13/2025 Issued, Industry Required to Report Data Periodically
The Ministry of Industry has issued Minister of Industry Regulation (Permenperin) Number 13 of 2025 concerning Procedures for Submitting Industrial Data, Industrial Area Data, Other Data, Industrial Information, and Other Information through the National Industrial Information System (SIINas). This Permenperin came into effect in April 2025 since its issuance in March 2025. Through the implementation of this regulation, it is hoped that the quality and accuracy of industrial data can be improved to support national economic and industrial development through effective, rapid, and targeted policy-making based on complete and accurate data.
May 2025
Indonesia Joins BRICS, Minister of Industry Affirms Positive Impact on Manufacturing Industry
Minister of Industry Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita believes that Indonesia's accession to the BRICS economic group (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) will have a strategic impact on the progress of the national manufacturing sector, particularly in terms of accelerating digital transformation and strengthening global competitiveness. The statement was made at the BRICS Press Conference in Jakarta on May 20, 2025.
Daikin Global Opens New Air Conditioner Factory with Investment of Rp 3.3 Trillion, Committed to Advancing the Electronics Industry
PT Daikin Industries, part of Daikin Global, Indonesia, opened a home air conditioner (AC) factory in the Greenland International Industrial Center (GIIC) Industrial Parks, Cikarang, West Java, on May 14, 2025. This factory, with a production capacity of 1.5 million units per year, has an investment value of Rp 3.3 trillion and is projected to employ 950 to 1,000 workers.
June 2025
Solar Panel Industry Invests IDR 1.5 Trillion in Kendal to Support Renewable Energy Independence
Minister of Industry Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita delivered a speech at the Grand Opening of PT Trina Mas Agra Indonesia (TMAI)'s Solar Panel Factory in the Kendal Special Economic Zone (KEK), Central Java, on June 19, 2025.
Automotive Investment Continues to Grow, Minister of Industry Appreciates Mercedes-Benz's New Factory in Cikarang Worth IDR 500 Billion
Daimler Commercial Vehicles Manufacturing Indonesia (DCVMI) inaugurated a new factory for Mercedes-Benz trucks and buses in Cikarang, West Java, on June 10, 2025. The DCVMI factory in Cikarang stands on 15 hectares of land with an annual production capacity of 5,000 Mercedes-Benz trucks and buses. The total investment reached Rp500 billion. This facility is a tangible manifestation of Daimler Truck's commitment to strengthening the commercial vehicle industry in Indonesia. Minister of Industry Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita stated that the inauguration of the new PT Daimler Commercial Vehicles Manufacturing Indonesia (PT DCVMI) factory, which produces Mercedes-Benz vehicles, is proof that Indonesia has a strategic position as a production hub for export purposes.
July 2025
Batam Has the Potential to Become an AI-Based Industrial Development Area
Deputy Minister of Industry Faisol Riza said that Batam, Riau Islands, has great potential to be developed as a strategic area for the development of artificial intelligence (AI) industry in Indonesia. This was conveyed by the Deputy Minister during a Focused Group Discussion (FGD) on "The Potential for Strengthening the Electronics Industry in the Context of Developing the AI Industry in Indonesia" in Batam on July 10, 2025.
China Builds Rp 652 Billion Textile Factory for H&M Supplier in Central Java
Deputy Minister of Industry Faisol Riza said that the investment in a textile and textile product (TPT) factory by PT Xinhai Knitting Indonesia and H&M in Brebes, Central Java, worth US$40 million or Rp 652 billion, further strengthens the competitiveness of Indonesian products.PT Xinhai Knitting Indonesia held a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of its factory in Brebes, Central Java, on July 11, 2025.
Gaikindo's Largest Automotive Exhibition (GIIAS) 2025 Becomes Catalyst for National Automotive Industry Transformation
The Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) 2025 exhibition was officially opened by Minister of Industry Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita. The Minister is confident that this automotive exhibition will be able to boost automotive sales amid declining consumer purchasing power and serve as a catalyst for the transformation of the national automotive industry. GIIAS will take place from July 24 to August 3, 2025, at the Indonesia Convention Exhibition (ICE) in BSD, Tangerang.
August 2025
Minister of Industry Launches Export of Converse Shoes Produced by PT Yih Quan Footwear Indonesia to the United States
The export of shoes from PT Yih Quan worth USD 100,000 to the United States and worth USD 60,000 to Australia was launched by Minister of Industry Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita at the Batang Integrated Industrial Zone on August 21, 2025.
Cesium-137 contamination in frozen shrimp exports from Cikande was first detected in early August 2025.
The contamination of frozen shrimp from Cikande with Cesium-137 (Cs-137) was first detected in early August 2025, when the US Food and Drug Administration found contamination in shrimp products from PT Bahari Makmur Sejati (BMS) in the Cikande Modern Industrial Area, Banten, which triggered a national investigation and the discovery of the source of contamination from imported scrap metal waste at the PT Peter Metal Technology (PMT) smelting plant.
September 2025
The release of PT Krakatau Baja Industri (KBI)'s cold rolled coil (CRC) products for export to Spain took place in Cilegon, Banten.
The Ministry of Industry (Kemenperin) released 54 thousand tons of white steel sheet products or cold rolled coil ( CRC) to Spain owned by PT Krakatau Baja Industri (KBI), which proves that the national steel industry is highly competitive globally.During the export launch in Cilegon, Banten, on September 25, 2025, the Director General of Metal, Machinery, Transportation Equipment, and Electronics (ILMATE) of the Ministry of Industry, Setia Diarta, stated that the national steel industry now plays an important role in supporting infrastructure development, strengthening the machinery, automotive, shipbuilding, and energy industries.
Indonesia and Turkey Draw Up Roadmap to Strengthen Strategic Industrial Cooperation
Indonesia will soon develop a roadmap for Indonesia-Turkey industrial cooperation as a strategic guide to strengthen long-term collaboration in various sectors. The warm meeting between the two close friends took place on the sidelines of Minister of Industry Agus' participation in the 12th Annual Teknofest Aerospace and Technology Festival at Ataturk International Airport, Istanbul, on September 20, 2025. This largest aerospace technology festival in Turkey was attended by millions of visitors from government circles, business people, and academics.
October 2025
Toyota Indonesia Reaches 3 Million Units Exported
The momentum of Indonesian vehicle exports has once again made history. Toyota has officially shipped its 3 millionth vehicle, marking an important milestone for the national automotive industry, which is becoming increasingly aggressive in the global market.
The export release ceremony was held in Karawang, West Java, on October 9, 2025, and was attended by a number of high-ranking state officials.
Cargill Inaugurates USD 200 Million Palm Oil Refinery in Lampung
Cargill Indonesia has inaugurated a new palm oil refinery in Lampung worth USD 200 million (around Rp3.3 trillion) in October 2025, which will strengthen the supply of sustainable palm oil for global and domestic markets, with a production capacity of 1 million metric tons per year and jetty infrastructure for direct export.
November 2025
New Factory, PT Lotte Chemical Indonesia Strengthens National Chemical Industry
Lotte Chemical Indonesia (LCI) inaugurated a world-class integrated petrochemical complex in Cilegon, Banten on November 6, 2025, symbolizing the strengthening of the strategic partnership between South Korea and Indonesia in strengthening the basic chemical industry and national downstreaming.LOTTE Group Chairman Shin Dong-bin said that the USD 3.98 billion (around Rp60 trillion) project is not only an industrial investment but also a representation of South Korea's long-term confidence in Indonesia's economic potential.
Indonesia-Switzerland Produces Globally Competitive Industrial Human Resources Through Vocational Education
The Ministry of Industry (Kemenperin) continues to focus on developing industrial human resources through vocational education. One of the initiatives is a partnership between Kemenperin and the Swiss government through Swisscontact to strengthen industry-based curricula or Industry-Based Curricula (IBC). This program will begin in November 2025.
December 2025
Ministry of Industry Distributes Aid to Flood Victims in Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra
The Ministry of Industry (Kemenperin) sent humanitarian aid to communities affected by flooding in Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra on December 3, 2025. The aid was dispatched today in Jakarta as a form of government concern and solidarity with communities facing floods and landslides in Sumatra.
Indonesia–Russia Business Forum Strengthens Industry Collaboration Ahead of Innoprom 2026
The Ministry of Industry continues to strengthen its strategic partnership with the Russian Federation by holding the Indonesia–Russia Business Forum and Business Matching in Moscow on December 9, 2025. This event is an important part of Indonesia's preparations as the Partner Country for Innoprom 2026, as well as a follow-up to the active involvement of both countries in industrial cooperation under the BRICS Forum. Innoprom is the largest international industrial exhibition in Russia.
