Global Access Key to Upgrading Indonesian MSMEs

Amidst economic growth and increasingly close global trade connectivity, Indonesian MSMEs are in a strategic position to upgrade to the international market. With a contribution of more than 60 per cent to the national economy, MSMEs are not only the domestic foundation but also have great potential as a driver of future exports. This means the sector holds significant opportunities to become a main driver of export growth going forward. Indonesia’s economic growth, which reached 5.11 per cent in 2025, further strengthens the impetus for business actors to penetrate the global market. However, the challenge is no longer about production readiness. For many MSMEs, the main obstacles now lie in access to global distribution networks and logistical capabilities that can keep pace with business growth. VP Commercial of DHL Express Indonesia, Poppy Ariani, affirmed that opportunities for Indonesian MSMEs are increasingly open along with rising global trade connectivity. ‘Global demand exists and continues to grow. The key now is access, speed, consistency, and competitiveness,’ Poppy said in a statement on Tuesday, 30 June. She added that connectivity and logistical reliability are no longer merely support functions but are part of business strategy. This change is reflected in the shift in shipping patterns. If MSMEs were previously synonymous with small-scale shipments, now more Indonesian businesses are moving towards larger and higher-value volumes. Meanwhile, Senior Technical Advisor of DHL Express Indonesia, Ahmad Mohamad, said this development is visible in the market, reflecting the growing scale of global trade and the complexity of global logistics needs. ‘We are seeing a clear shift. From small-scale shipments to large volumes. This shows that Indonesian businesses are not just entering the global market, but are starting to grow within it,’ he said. According to Ahmad, the limitation of access to logistics solutions that can keep up with the scale of business growth remains a challenge, and this is changing the way business actors compete in the global market. ‘The advantage is no longer about who started first, but who is able to grow faster and more consistently. Reliability becomes the differentiator,’ Ahmad explained.