Central Java Export Value Drops by 300 Million USD Due to Middle East Conflict

The Head of the Industry and Trade Office (Disperindag) of Central Java Province, July Emmylia, revealed that the war in the Middle East has begun to show negative effects on businesses in Central Java. She stated that over the past month, the province’s export value has plummeted by 7.2 percent, or around 300 million USD.

“For exports, the impact is only being felt this month. When I was interviewed by colleagues before, I said it hadn’t been affected yet. The impact is around 7.23 percent,” July explained when interviewed at the Central Java Provincial Legislative Council office regarding the effects of the Middle East war on businesses in the province, on Monday (6/4/2026).

She added that the percentage decline is compared to the previous month’s export value. “In nominal terms, it’s around 300 million USD,” she said.

According to July, the sector most affected by the export decline is textiles. “Because our mainstay is still the textile sector,” she stated.

July explained that the conflict in the Middle East has indeed hindered the distribution process of export products. “Demand from the American market and the Middle East market has also decreased,” she revealed.

She noted that the Central Java Provincial Government is currently endeavouring to redirect exports or markets for sectors affected by the Middle East conflict to Europe. However, July acknowledged that this is not straightforward.

“In Europe, there are many regulations. Europe is very focused on environmental issues,” July said.

According to July, there has been no discussion yet on whether the government will provide incentives or compensation to businesses whose sectors are impacted by the Middle East conflict. This is because authority over such policies is held by the central government.