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Exports to the United States are One of the Key Factors in East Java Economic Growth. This is the Leading Commodity
Exports from East Java to the United States consistently dominate the rankings, contributing to East Java's economic growth. In 2024, East Java's export value to the United States was USD 3.39 billion, followed by Japan at USD 3.72 billion, and China at USD 3.22 billion. In addition, in 2024, the…
Highlights: China Imports 200 kg of Coconut from Indonesia
On 12 April 2025, the first import of 200 kilograms of coconut from Indonesia arrived in China. This coconut import represents a significant milestone in the enhanced economic and trade cooperation between Indonesia and China, which this year marks the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations. In…
The Bontang City Government Promotes The Fish Canning Industry
The City Government of Bontang, East Kalimantan, is preparing to develop a fish canning manufacturing industry, focusing on key commodities like skipjack, mackerel, and tuna. This initiative supports downstream processing and economic diversification to increase value-added production. A 2024 study by East Kalimantan Province using a SWOT analysis mapped Bontang’s…
Strengthening Indonesia's Herbal Medicine Industry: Government Boosts Natural-Based Pharmaceutical Production
Indonesia’s natural-based pharmaceutical industry (Obat Bahan Alam/OBA) continues to thrive despite global economic uncertainties. In 2024, the sector recorded USD 6.3 million in exports and maintained strong industrial confidence, with the pharmaceutical and traditional medicine sector (KBLI 21) ranking second highest in Indonesia’s Industrial Confidence Index (IKI) as of March…
