Global turbulence notwithstanding, LPEI targets export expansion to South Asia and Africa

Jakarta — Indonesia’s Export Financing Institution (LPEI) recorded positive growth throughout 2025 with net profits reaching Rp252 billion, representing an 8% year-on-year increase.

Sukatmo Padmosukarso, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Executive Director of LPEI, stated that the business growth and profitability exceeding expectations were underpinned by business transformation support and financing growth surpassing 15%.

Amidst global economic volatility, LPEI continues to drive diversification of financing across business sectors including crude palm oil, mineral commodities and manufacturing. Additionally, exports to specific regions through government policy support—particularly Africa, South Asia and Latin America—are becoming significant revenue contributors for LPEI.

LPEI also identifies considerable potential in developing several sectors, including textiles and garments, which remain in high demand despite challenges with imported raw materials. The institution is simultaneously promoting SME development and the Village Export programme, which currently includes 7,000 members, with 1,600 already operating as exporters.

The discussion explores LPEI’s efforts to promote export financing amid global pressures, including effects from Middle East tensions, and examines how Indonesia’s credit rating downgrade may impact LPEI operations.