Developments in the textile industry and its derivatives, from the supply chain, export-import of raw materials, industry regulations, to innovation strategies and global competitiveness.
Indonesia's textile and textile products (TPT) industry is at a crossroads. On the one hand, the upstream industry is experiencing a decline in demand due to raw material factors. On the other hand, the downstream sector is under pressure from rampant imports of used clothing.
Indonesia's skyrocketing manufacturing activity in October 2025 caused the Manufacturing Purchasing Manager's Index (PMI) in October 2025 to increase to a level of 51.2.
The application of Safeguard Import Duties (BMTP) on imports of cotton yarn products is considered capable of protecting the spinning industry, which has been sluggish in recent years.
Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa will crack down on illegal imports of used clothing (balpres) with fines, a move that textile industry players are waiting for to restore their competitiveness. This policy aims to provide a deterrent effect while protecting the domestic textile industry.
Textiles and apparel are Indonesia's leading export commodities. However, the development of the national textile industry is still faced with a surge in imported products sold at low prices.
One of the important points in the Textile Bill is to provide real protection for local industry players, while encouraging the use of raw materials originating from within the country.
An estimated 100 designers will be present with more than 1000 brand collections in Jakarta Muslim Fashion Week 2026 which will be held on November 6-9, 2025.
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