The Indonesian Ministry of Industry reported that the agro-industry sector's investment hit Rp 85.05 trillion in the first half of 2025, absorbing 9.8 million workers (50.26% of the non-oil/gas manufacturing workforce). The sector contributed 52.07% to non-oil/gas GDP and achieved an impressive $26.96 billion trade surplus. The government, under its New National Industrialization Strategy, is focusing on downstreaming natural resources (like palm oil, rubber, and cocoa) to increase domestic value-add and export competitiveness.Source: https://money.kompas.com/read/2025/10/29/221000026/menperin--investasi-di-industri-agro-tembus-rp-85-triliun-serap-9-8-juta?page=2 (ICE GIACARTA)

Fonte notizia: Kompas, 29 October 2025