The domestic ceramic industry requires government support, according\nto the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin). The Vice\nChairman of Kadin for Industry, Saleh Husin, attended an Indonesian\nceramics exhibition where he observed that the quality, standard, and\ndesign of domestic ceramic products are already excellent.<\/p>\n
The exhibition, held from 4 to 7 June 2026 at NICE PIK 2, showcased\nproducts that Saleh believes are capable of competing with imported\nceramics. During the event, he engaged in discussions with owners and\ndirectors of various leading domestic ceramic brands, as well as\nrepresentatives from the Indonesian Ceramic Industry Association\n(Asaki).<\/p>\n
Saleh noted that while the industry is developing well and creating\njobs, it requires government backing to sustain growth. He highlighted\nthat ongoing government initiatives, such as the construction of public\nschools and the planned development of 3 million houses, could provide a\nsignificant boost to the domestic ceramic sector. However, he warned\nthat the industry must not be allowed to decline due to the influx of\nimported products and excessively high energy prices.<\/p>\n
Currently, the domestic ceramic industry faces a serious challenge\nregarding industrial gas prices, which have become unsustainable.\nAlthough the ceramic industry is one of the recipients of the Specific\nIndustrial Gas Price (HGBT) set at 7 USD per MMBTU, the reality on the\nground is that companies are only allocated 40 per cent of their needs\nat the HGBT rate, while the remaining 60 per cent must be purchased at\nthe market price of 21 USD per MMBTU.<\/p>\n
Saleh emphasised that the high cost of gas threatens to weaken the\ncompetitiveness of the national ceramic industry. He warned that such\nconditions could force businesses to halt production, risking\nIndonesia\u2019s transition into a ceramic importer despite possessing\nabundant raw materials. He urged the government to take action to ensure\nthe domestic ceramic industry can remain the primary provider in its own\ncountry.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/kadin-states-local-ceramic-industry-requires-government-support-1780962224", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }