Gresik SEZ Absorbs Rp106.3 Trillion in Investment, 30 Percent of National SEZs
Gresik – The Gresik Special Economic Zone (SEZ) has recorded a significant contribution to national investment. By 2025, the Gresik SEZ has successfully absorbed investments amounting to Rp106.3 trillion, or approximately 30 percent of the total investment in all SEZs in Indonesia, which reaches Rp336 trillion.
This achievement underscores the position of the Gresik SEZ as one of the nation’s strategic industrial zones, particularly in promoting industrial downstreaming and strengthening the domestic supply chain.
The Director of External Relations and Special Economic Zones at the Gresik SEZ, Roro Ayu Yayuk Dwi Hastuti, explained that the investment realisation comes from the period 2021 to 2025. Prior to its designation as an SEZ, the Java Integrated Industrial and Ports Estate (JIIPE) area had already recorded investments of Rp5.2 trillion.
“Cumulatively, the total investment before and after the SEZ designation reaches Rp111.5 trillion,” she stated.
In addition to contributing to investments, the Gresik SEZ also has an economic impact at the regional level. This is evident from the increase in the Human Development Index (HDI) of Gresik Regency, which rose from 77.30 in 2021 to 79.69 in 2025.
On the employment side, the unemployment rate in Gresik Regency has also declined from 8.00 percent to 5.47 percent over the last five years, in line with the addition of jobs from industries operating in the zone.
Roro added that the Gresik SEZ not only focuses on investments but also implements corporate social responsibility (CSR) programmes targeting education, health, community economy, environment, and social infrastructure development.
“Our CSR programmes are designed to provide direct benefits to the communities around the industrial zone,” she said.
With investment contributions reaching nearly a third of the national total, the Gresik SEZ is considered to continue strengthening its role as one of the engines of economic growth, both at the regional and national levels.
Meanwhile, the Secretary of the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs and Chairman of the National SEZ Implementation Team, Susiwijono Moegiarso, stated that Indonesia’s macroeconomic conditions remain well-maintained.
“Macro indicators show a fairly solid condition. Inflation remains controlled, while the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) is above the 53 level, one of the highest in recent months,” he said.
He added that other indicators such as the consumer confidence index, retail sector, and public purchasing power also show positive trends, indicating that the national economic fundamentals remain strong amid global dynamics.
The Acting Secretary General of the National SEZ Council, Rizal Edwin Manansang, mentioned that SEZs nationally continue to demonstrate positive performance in attracting investments and creating jobs.
Throughout 2025, investment realisation in 25 SEZs in Indonesia reached Rp82.6 trillion, or 98 percent of the target. On the employment side, SEZ zones have absorbed 88,541 workers, exceeding the set target.
“This shows that SEZs are increasingly effective as instruments to encourage investment and job creation in the regions,” he explained.
A study conducted by Prospera together with the Institute for Economic and Social Research (LPEM) at the University of Indonesia indicates that regions with SEZs are able to attract investments up to 77 percent higher compared to non-SEZ regions. Additionally, workforce absorption is also recorded 52 percent higher, and even for industrial SEZs, foreign direct investment (FDI) can reach 179 percent higher.
The Deputy for Balance and Statistical Analysis at the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), Moh. Edy Mahmud, emphasised that SEZs contribute significantly to the regional economy through increased investments, exports, and job creation.
He added that the government targets national economic growth to reach 8 percent by 2029, with SEZs as one of the main driving engines.
“We continue to improve the quality of data collection in SEZs to support more accurate Gross Domestic Product (GDP) calculations,” he said.
Through collaboration between the government, industry players, and the media, the National SEZ Council hopes that public understanding of the strategic role of SEZs will increase, particularly in driving investments, exports, job creation, and national economic transformation.