The Indonesian Ambassador to Turkey, Achmad Rizal Purnama, praised the Turkish firm Ergun Kimya Kozmetik for its steadfast role in advancing bilateral trade by importing Indonesian-made materials. The company, founded in 1992, has imported Indonesian soap-noodle raw materials since 2015 and is projected to import around US USD 10 million (IDR 165 billion) worth in 2025 alone. These raw materials are then processed into products that reach over 60 countries across Europe and Asia.
The ambassador emphasized that this mutually beneficial collaboration contributes significantly to the welfare of people in both countries and supports the growing trade relationship between Indonesia and Turkey. Trade between the two nations has nearly doubled over five years, from USD 1.32 billion in 2020 to USD 2.4 billion in 2024, and leaders from both sides have expressed confidence that the trade value could reach USD 10 billion in the future.
