The intensifying global geopolitical situation is beginning to affect\nthe domestic industry sector. One of the most impacted areas is plastic\nraw materials. Industry Minister Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita acknowledged\nthat this condition will directly influence production costs.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere is certainly an impact, particularly on costs and plastic\nprices,\u201d he stated at JiExpo Kemayoran on Wednesday (15\/4\/2026).<\/p>\n
The rise in raw material prices has the potential to pressure\nindustry margins, especially for small and medium-scale businesses. The\ngovernment is starting to direct special attention to this group to\nensure they can survive.<\/p>\n
\u201cSuppliers must provide special attention to small industries,\u201d he\nemphasised.<\/p>\n
Price adjustments are one of the steps encouraged by the government\nto maintain industry balance.<\/p>\n
\u201cThey are expected to lower their margins,\u201d he continued.<\/p>\n
In addition to price pressures, global uncertainty also increases the\nrisk of supply disruptions that could affect production. Nevertheless,\nthe government still sees opportunities for the industry to endure amid\nthis situation.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis uncertainty has occurred frequently, and we have been able to\novercome it,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Experience in facing previous crises becomes an important asset for\nthe national industry to remain resilient.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur industry\u2019s resilience has proven strong, including during the\nCOVID-19 pandemic,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n
This optimism forms the basis for the government to continue\nmaintaining stability in the industry sector amid global pressures.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe must remain optimistic that conditions will improve in the near\nfuture,\u201d he concluded.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/plastic-prices-in-indonesia-surge-industry-minister-requests-this-assistance-from-industry-1776239455", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }