The Ministry of Industry has emphasized that investment in the national manufacturing sector remains on a sustainable growth path, with 1,236 new industrial companies ready to commence production starting in 2026. These companies are the result of construction completed throughout 2025, covering relocation, expansion, and new investment projects. This investment growth is also reflected in the surge of capital goods imports, specifically machinery and mechanical equipment, which increased by over 34 percent. The arrival of this new production capacity serves as concrete evidence that investor confidence in Indonesia's industrial ecosystem remains high and is being actively realized in the real sector.
For association members and industry stakeholders, this wave of new production is expected to create 218,000 jobs and strengthen the structure of the national Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The government is committed to maintaining the growth momentum of the manufacturing industry to stay stable above five percent through various strategic policy supports. The future focus involves modernizing production capacity to enhance the competitiveness of local products in an increasingly competitive global arena. With numerous new factories starting operations, Indonesia is optimistic about accelerating industrialization and solidifying national economic resilience throughout 2026.
