The weakening of the rupiah, which has broken through Rp17,000 per US\ndollar, is currently a concern for manufacturing industry players. This\nexchange rate pressure comes amid global uncertainties, including\nconflicts in the Middle East that are affecting supply chains and\nlogistics costs. The industry states that currency fluctuations continue\nto exert pressure, although the impact on companies is relatively\nlimited.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe do not have much direct involvement with the US dollar because\nmost import transactions use the Chinese yuan. However, the rupiah\u2019s\nweakening against various currencies, including the CNY, still exerts\npressure, though it is relatively small on margins,\u201d said Andrew,\nFinance Director of PT Superior Prima Sukses Tbk (BLES), to CNBC\nIndonesia on Friday (10\/4\/2026).<\/p>\n
This situation requires the company, which operates in lightweight\nbricks, to maintain a balance between efficiency and expansion. At the\nsame time, external pressures such as geopolitics are adding to\noperational challenges, including pressure on supply chains and\nlogistics costs.<\/p>\n
\u201cOperational efficiency and optimisation of factory utilisation,\nespecially the new factory, can directly reduce production costs. This\nhas been evident since last year, where the cost per cubic metre has\nbeen decreasing,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n
On the efficiency side, the company reduced production costs by 7.3%\nper m\u00b3 compared to the previous year, which is an important foundation\nfor improving margins going forward.<\/p>\n
Efficiency will be even more useful because on the other hand, the\npotential increase in fuel and energy prices is the next challenge that\nmust be anticipated. This increase risks pushing up production and\ndistribution costs.<\/p>\n
\u201cEnergy costs are a major component in production, while\ntransportation costs affect marketing costs. Ideally, this increase will\nimpact product selling prices,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n
To mitigate this impact, the company combines internal efficiency\nwith more flexible pricing strategies.<\/p>\n
\u201cWith investments in renewable energy and optimisation of\ndistribution networks, we can reduce sensitivity to energy tariff\nincreases. Price adjustments are also made gradually and selectively,\nconsidering market purchasing power,\u201d Andrew added.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, on the supply side of imported raw materials such as\npetrochemicals, the company ensures that conditions are still under\ncontrol despite global pressures. The brick company does not require\nmuch petrochemical or plastic raw materials in its production.<\/p>\n
\u201cImported components are very few and the majority come from domestic\nsources. There are no supply difficulties, only internal efforts to keep\nimport prices as low as possible,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n
Amid these various challenges, the prospects for the lightweight\nbrick industry in 2026 are still seen as growing. Demand is driven by\nongoing housing development programmes and infrastructure projects.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are optimistic about increasing sales volume while maintaining\ngrowth in 2026,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
For the whole of 2025, BLES recorded net revenue of Rp1.50 trillion,\nan increase of 2.8% from Rp1.46 trillion in 2024.<\/p>\n
In the fourth quarter, net sales were Rp430.2 billion or 28.6% of\ntotal annual sales, and sales volume was 1.0 million m\u00b3 or 28.5% of\ntotal annual volume. Cumulatively, total sales volume for 2025 reached\n3.7 million m\u00b3, indicating solid demand levels in the market.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe view 2025 as a year of strengthening foundations. With increased\ncapacity and emerging efficiencies, we are optimistic that profitability\nwill improve with future operational optimisation,\u201d he said.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/dollar-breaks-through-rp17-000-this-businessman-saved-by-importing-with-yuan-1775803853", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }