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Consumer Optimism Remains High, Spending and Economic Expectations Strengthen
According to Bank Indonesia's Consumer Survey, the Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) stood at 127.2 in January 2025, slightly lower than December 2024’s 127.7. However, the Consumer Expectations Index (CEI) increased from 139.5 to 140.8, indicating growing optimism about economic conditions in the next six months, particularly regarding income and business…
Ministry of Trade Records MSME Export Potential of IDR 85.48 Billion, Singapore and South Korea Lead Demand
Fajarini Puntodewi, Director General of National Export Development at the Ministry of Trade (Kemendag), announced that Kemendag recorded an export potential of USD 5.22 million (IDR 85.48 billion) in January 2025 from a business matching event involving MSMEs. The majority of demand came from South Korea and Singapore for products…
North Sumatra Rubber Exports Reach 25,910 Tons in January 2025
Gapkindo Sumut reported that natural rubber exports from North Sumatra in January 2025 reached 25,910 tons, marking a 10.41% increase compared to December 2024 (23,467 tons). This also showed a modest growth of 0.43% year-over-year (YoY), as January 2024 recorded 25,799 tons. Despite the increase, exports are still far from…
The Export of Indonesian-Made Motorcycles Increased by 18% in January 2025
Motorcycle exports in January 2025 reached 41,489 units. According to data from AISI (February 11, 2025), the export figures showed an 18.5% year-on-year (YoY) increase, compared to January 2024, which recorded 34,991 units. However, this figure represents a 25% decrease compared to December 2024, which reached 55,537 units on a…
