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        "id": 1783878,
        "msgid": "imported-eyewear-floods-indonesia-sold-cheaply-with-lenses-and-frames-for-a-pittance-1780558239",
        "date": "2026-06-04 11:40:00",
        "title": "Imported Eyewear Floods Indonesia, Sold Cheaply with Lenses and Frames for a Pittance",
        "author": "",
        "source": "CNBC",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Trade",
        "summary": "Indonesia's consumer imports surged by 42.9%, driven significantly by a 50.36% rise in optical, cinematographic, and medical imports, according to the national statistics agency. A market survey reveals that affordable imported eyewear\u2014mainly from China\u2014dominates local stalls, offering prescription glasses with frames and lenses from as little as Rp150,000. Traders confirmed they operate with Ministry of Health permits and provide free eye tests, despite using predominantly non-authentic branded lenses.",
        "content": "<p>The Central Statistics Agency (BPS) has revealed that optical imports\nare one of the contributors to total consumer imports in Indonesia.\nDeputy for Methodology and Statistical Information at BPS, Pudji\nIsmartini, explained that imports of optical, cinematographic, and\nmedical goods rose by 50.36%, marking the largest increase for consumer\nimports after imported fruit, which surged by 109.32%. \u2018Consumer imports\nrose by 42.90%, driven by fruit imports up 109.32%. Meanwhile, optical,\ncinematographic, and medical imports rose by 50.36%,\u2019 Pudji said during\na press conference. The category of optical goods may include\nspectacles, including lenses and frames. It is understood that the\nmajority of raw materials for spectacles in Indonesia are still imported\nfrom abroad. A field observation at Pasar Senen in Jakarta found\nnumerous outlets selling spectacles, concentrated in Pasar Senen Block\nIII and Senen Jaya 1 and 2, with traders offering affordable prices.\nWhen asked about the origin of the spectacles, several traders said they\ncame from China. \u2018Most of the spectacles here are imported from China.\nFor frames, we actually use standard ones so the price can be\naffordable,\u2019 said trader Dina. In her shop, a standard package including\nframes and lenses is priced at Rp150,000, with higher-quality options\ncosting more. \u2018There are also photochromic ones, priced at Rp250,000,\ninclusive of lenses and frames,\u2019 she added. Dina stated that her shop\nholds a licence from the Ministry of Health for the spectacle trading\nbusiness. \u2018We have the licence from the Health Ministry, and we also\nhave health workers here to check eyes for those who want to make\nspectacles here,\u2019 she said. A similar situation was observed at another\nshop in the area. \u2018Everything here starts at Rp150,000 for the standard\npackage, including lenses and frames,\u2019 said Yusuf, who also offers free\neye tests for customers. He confirmed that most spectacles, both lenses\nand frames, originate from China. \u2018Most of the stuff here is from China.\nAlthough the lenses carry well-known brand names, they are not genuine,\nbecause if they were authentic, the price would be very expensive,\u2019 he\nremarked.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/imported-eyewear-floods-indonesia-sold-cheaply-with-lenses-and-frames-for-a-pittance-1780558239",
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