The Ministry of Industry (Kemenperin) has highlighted that the manufacturing (non-oil & gas) sector continues to play a pivotal role in Indonesia’s export performance. All Chemical, Pharmaceutical, and Textile Industry (Industri Kimia, Farmasi dan Tekstil/IKFT) subsectors from the processing/manufacturing industry accounted for 72.55% of the country’s total exports, amounting to USD 13.22 billion. Year-on-year, manufacturing exports rose by 7.91% compared to August of the previous year. Meanwhile, cumulatively from January to August 2025, total exports reached USD 104.43 billion, with the manufacturing sector contributing 71.32% of that total. Within the manufacturing sector, the Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals, and Textiles subsector recorded a 6.70% annual growth, showing its role as a key driver.
The Secretary of the Directorate General IKFT, Sri Bimo Pratomo, said that the sector contributes around 3.82% to Indonesia’s GDP, highlighting its growing economic relevance. Several subsectors showed notable performance: Non-metal mineral products grew by 10.07% in Q2 2025, recovering from earlier contraction; Chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and traditional medicines surged by 9.39%, outperforming prior quarters; Leather, footwear, and related products expanded by 8.31% vs earlier periods. Exports of footwear (HS 64) from January to August hit USD 5.16 billion (up 11.89%), and textiles & textile products (HS 50–63) reached USD 8.01 billion (up 0.24%). Combined, footwear and TPT exports totaled USD 13.17 billion, growing 4.51% over the same period in 2024. Chemical products (HS 38) also contributed substantially with USD 6.12 billion. The positive performance aligns with the Industrial Confidence Index for September 2025, which showed manufacturing in expansion mode at 53.02 points. All Chemical, Pharmaceutical, and Textile Industry subsectors consistently showed signs of growth over the recent quarter.
