07 Jan
China is the main contributor of apparel imports to Indonesia
The Central Statistics Agency (BPS) reported a surge in ready-to-wear clothing imports to Indonesia in November 2024. Acting Head of BPS, Amalia Adininggar Widyasanti, revealed that most imports of textiles and textile products (TPT) originated from China. This increase was particularly evident in the HS code group, which includes ready-to-wear clothing products.
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According to Amalia, ready-to-wear clothing imports in November 2024 rose by approximately 10.53% compared to October 2024. “China remains the largest country of origin for imports, contributing 42.69%,” she explained during the presentation of the Indonesian Export and Import Development Report on Monday, December 16, 2024.
Apart from China, Vietnam, and Bangladesh also emerged as significant contributors to Indonesia’s ready-to-wear clothing imports, with respective shares of 10.48% and 8.95%.
Overall, Indonesia’s import value in November 2024 reached USD 19.59 billion, representing a decline of 10.71% compared to the previous month. Of this total, the value of non-oil and gas imports dominated, contributing a substantial USD 17.02 billion, while oil and gas imports accounted for USD 2.57 billion.
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China continued to be the largest contributor to Indonesia’s non-oil and gas imports, accounting for 38.35% of the total. The value of non-oil and gas imports from China was recorded at USD 6.53 billion, higher than in October 2024.
In addition to China, Japan and the United States were also among the largest contributors to Indonesia’s imports. The value of imports from Japan reached USD 1.49 billion, while imports from the United States amounted to USD 0.76 billion. Meanwhile, non-oil and gas imports from ASEAN countries were recorded at USD 2.75 billion, and from the European Union at USD 0.99 billion.
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The Role of Ready-to-Wear Clothing Imports in Indonesia’s Trade
Although there was a decline in total import value compared to the previous month, increases in certain sectors, including ready-to-wear clothing, reflect trade dynamics influenced by domestic demand and trade relations with major countries like China, Vietnam, and Bangladesh. This serves as an important signal for the domestic industry to enhance the competitiveness of local products amid the influx of imported goods.
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