Cilegon-Serang Now Becoming Prime Industrial Land Destinations Beyond Bekasi
The industrial property market in the Greater Jakarta region demonstrates strong resilience amid global economic challenges and regional supply chain adjustments.
Industrial land demand continues to be supported by logistics and manufacturing sector growth, alongside relocation and production diversification trends across Asia through China+1 and China+many strategies. Indonesia has established itself as one of the most attractive investment destinations for global investors. Knight Frank Indonesia reports that, despite new supply creating a more selective and competitive market dynamic—particularly in the Eastern corridor—investment interest remains stable.
By the end of 2025, industrial land absorption was recorded at a competitive 318.3 hectares. The most active sectors absorbing land include construction (heavy equipment), manufacturing, FMCG, textiles, and electric vehicle-related industries.
Notably, 2025 witnessed aggressive growth from the Western corridor (Serang-Cilegon), which dominated land absorption. This success was driven by direct sales strategies to investors, abundant available land, stable pricing, and relatively competitive minimum wage rates.
According to the Greater Jakarta industrial zone market report for the second half of 2025:
Total Stock: Supply in Greater Jakarta increased, particularly in the Eastern corridor, with total stock now reaching 15,920 hectares.
Price Trend: Average land prices increased in the Bekasi, Karawang, and Subang submarkets due to high demand.
Active Occupancy: The construction sector was the most active occupier in late 2025, whilst the EV and manufacturing sectors remained the largest land absorbers throughout the year.
Willson Kalip, Country Head of Knight Frank Indonesia, stated that Greater Jakarta has transformed into Indonesia’s most mature industrial ecosystem. He added that, with full support from stakeholders to maintain regional performance, Greater Jakarta is expected to continue competing competitively at the regional level.