Indonesia’s manufacturing sector is projected to maintain moderate expansion through the end of 2025, with the productivity index expected to stay within the 50–52 range, signaling cautious growth. The S&P Global report recorded a slight dip in the country’s Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) to 50.4 in September, down from 51.5 in August, yet still within the expansion zone. This follows a rebound in August after four months of contraction. According to The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) Deputy Chairman, Saleh Husin, the decline in PMI is influenced by external factors such as U.S. tariff policies under President Donald Trump, which have dampened global demand and affected export orders. However, domestic challenges also play a significant role in the sector’s slowdown. Weak purchasing power, high input costs driven by exchange rate volatility, and cautious business sentiment amid global uncertainty have contributed to the restrained growth. Saleh emphasized that despite these hurdles, opportunities remain through global demand recovery, market diversification to South Asia and ASEAN, and supportive government policies. Investments in efficiency and technology are helping firms stay competitive, though persistent issues like high logistics costs, infrastructure limitations, and reliance on imported raw materials continue to pose risks to industrial performance.Source: https://ekonomi.bisnis.com/read/20251002/257/1916588/kadin-proyeksi-ekspansi-manufaktur-melaju-moderat-hingga-akhir-tahun (ICE GIACARTA)

Fonte notizia: Bisnis.com, 2 October 2025