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        "msgid": "central-java-export-value-drops-by-300-million-usd-due-to-middle-east-conflict-1775688640",
        "date": "2026-04-09 04:55:00",
        "title": "Central Java Export Value Drops by 300 Million USD Due to Middle East Conflict",
        "author": "Karta Raharja Ucu",
        "source": "REPUBLIKA",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Trade",
        "summary": "The export value from Central Java has declined by 7.2 percent, equivalent to approximately 300 million USD, over the past month, primarily due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East affecting distribution and demand from key markets like the US and the region. The textile sector, a mainstay of the province's exports, has been hit hardest, prompting the provincial government to explore diversification to European markets despite stringent environmental regulations. No discussions on incentives or compensation have occurred yet, as such policies fall under central government authority.",
        "content": "<p>The Head of the Industry and Trade Office (Disperindag) of Central\nJava Province, July Emmylia, revealed that the war in the Middle East\nhas begun to show negative effects on businesses in Central Java. She\nstated that over the past month, the province\u2019s export value has\nplummeted by 7.2 percent, or around 300 million USD.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFor exports, the impact is only being felt this month. When I was\ninterviewed by colleagues before, I said it hadn\u2019t been affected yet.\nThe impact is around 7.23 percent,\u201d July explained when interviewed at\nthe Central Java Provincial Legislative Council office regarding the\neffects of the Middle East war on businesses in the province, on Monday\n(6\/4\/2026).<\/p>\n<p>She added that the percentage decline is compared to the previous\nmonth\u2019s export value. \u201cIn nominal terms, it\u2019s around 300 million USD,\u201d\nshe said.<\/p>\n<p>According to July, the sector most affected by the export decline is\ntextiles. \u201cBecause our mainstay is still the textile sector,\u201d she\nstated.<\/p>\n<p>July explained that the conflict in the Middle East has indeed\nhindered the distribution process of export products. \u201cDemand from the\nAmerican market and the Middle East market has also decreased,\u201d she\nrevealed.<\/p>\n<p>She noted that the Central Java Provincial Government is currently\nendeavouring to redirect exports or markets for sectors affected by the\nMiddle East conflict to Europe. However, July acknowledged that this is\nnot straightforward.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn Europe, there are many regulations. Europe is very focused on\nenvironmental issues,\u201d July said.<\/p>\n<p>According to July, there has been no discussion yet on whether the\ngovernment will provide incentives or compensation to businesses whose\nsectors are impacted by the Middle East conflict. This is because\nauthority over such policies is held by the central government.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/central-java-export-value-drops-by-300-million-usd-due-to-middle-east-conflict-1775688640",
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