Indonesia remains confident in meeting its 2025 national export growth despite the escalating trade tensions between the United States and China. The government has set an export goal of $294.45 billion (Rp4,981.26 trillion), reflecting a 7.1% increase over the previous year, and aims to stay on course despite recent challenges.
Djatmiko Bris Witjaksono, Director General of International Trade Negotiation at the Trade Ministry, acknowledged the impact of the ongoing trade war and the newly imposed 10% U.S. tariff on Indonesian imports. He emphasised that while the environment is difficult, the government and private sector are approaching the situation with determination.
“The government and business players are working optimistically to meet the target, even though global conditions remain under pressure,” he said during a press briefing on April 21 at the Trade Ministry (Kemendag). Djatmiko reaffirmed that there are no plans to revise the export growth target despite external economic strains.
To support export expansion, Indonesia has strengthened trade partnerships, including the Indonesia-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (IJEPA), which offers broader market access and is expected to play a key role in boosting exports to Japan. The government sees such agreements as instrumental in driving export growth and offsetting external pressures.
Trade Minister Budi Santoso has linked this year’s export goals to broader national economic ambitions. Indonesia recorded $241.25 billion in exports in the previous year, and the 2025 target aligns with the country’s strategy to reach 8% economic growth by 2029. Key to this effort is the continued empowerment of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), which are expected to contribute significantly to export volume.
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