Indonesia is poised to become the future global leader in manufacturing with a strong economic backdrop, and due to the political uncertainty in neighbouring countries. According to a report from Deloitte, Indonesia will be one of the top 15 manufacturing hubs in the world by 2023.
It is of no surprise because Indonesia’s manufacturing industry accounts for 20.5% of the country’s GDP. This contribution is higher than the global average GDP from the manufacturing sector.
At the moment, there are only five countries whose manufacturing sectors contributing more than 20% to their GDP: China (28.8%), South Korea (27%), Japan (21%), Germany (20.6%) and Indonesia.
The shift to manufacturing in Indonesia makes all the difference and is ready to bring Indonesia long-term economic prosperity.
In this article, you will know why Indonesia plays a vital role in the global manufacturing market, and how your business can be part of the growth.
Indonesia’s economy has been growing significantly compared to other countries in the region: the country’s economy is 66% of the ASEAN economy with GDP growth between 5.1% and 5.2% annually.
In 2015, the manufacturing sector in Indonesia grew by 5.04%, surpassing the 4.79% national economic growth rate. Of course, the growing economy does not come without challenges especially Indonesia is located not far from giants such as China and India.
However, the world does not ignore this diverse, youthful, and dynamic country with over 260 million people.
In fact, according to PwC, Indonesia can overcome these challenges and manufacturing is one of the key contributors to Indonesia becoming the 5th largest economy globally. It is also predicted that Indonesia will soon move up from the current 16th place to surpass powerful countries such as Germany, Russia, Brazil, etc., in just a mere 12 years’ time.
In 2014, Indonesia started to revitalise its manufacturing industry. In spite of the economic challenges as mentioned, the manufacturing sector in Indonesia shows no sign of slowing down.
Besides, more and more industrial parks have popped up in the country. Those parks are usually developed in cooperation with other international partners that ensures their occupancy and profit.
One of the parks that hit the attention of international investors was built in Semarang recently. Read Semarang: The Future of Manufacturing Industry in Indonesia.
When comparing Indonesia to other countries in Asia, Indonesia has the most appealing labour costs. In other words, the profits of manufacturers will be higher due to the lower production costs.
In the aspect of hourly wages, Indonesia is more attractive and stands out against China — the world’s largest factory. This is because China is now moving into high-tech manufacturing and its labour costs have significantly risen in recent years, approximately 10-15% annually.
Sitting at the place of the world’s fourth-largest population at 260 million, the purchasing power is also favourable to the growth of manufacturing in Indonesia.
According to statistics published by Euromonitor, the annual disposable income of Indonesian households have exceeded US$10,000, a huge increase from 6 million to 16 million in just five years.
Setting up a factory in Indonesia will take some time and of course capitals. You cannot afford mistakes, and therefore you should do extensive research before you have decided to start your own business.
Cekindo offers market research that will help smooth the entire process. We also serve a good avenue for you to connect with potential suppliers, buyers and distributors and most importantly, we will assist you with the incorporation of your business in Indonesia.
Visit us in our offices located in Jakarta, Semarang and Bali, or contact us through an online form below and we will get back to you with a free quotation.
