Hippindo reveals several imported products are experiencing supply delays ahead of Eid al-Fitr 1447 H

Jakarta (ANTARA) – The Indonesian Retailers and Shopping Centre Tenants Association (Hippindo) has revealed that several imported products are experiencing supply delays ahead of Eid al-Fitr 1447 H. ‘We are trying to meet the stock levels. The locally sourced stock is fairly well maintained, but for imports, we are facing problems. Perhaps we can coordinate that the goods in malls, the imported items are somewhat late, so these products may be disrupted for their sales,’ said Hippindo’s Chairman Budihardjo Iduansjah on the sidelines of the launch of Shopping in Indonesia Aja (BINA) Lebaran 2026 in Jakarta, on Friday. He did not disclose in detail the causes of the slowed pace of imported goods into Indonesia following the recent US-Israel attack on Iran. However, Budihardjo said the main factor most affecting the situation is the momentum of major holidays such as Christmas 2025 and the 2026 New Year, the Lunar New Year, Ramadan, and Eid al-Fitr, all of which occur early in the year. In addition, he urged stronger coordination among relevant ministries/agencies, including the Ministry of Trade (Kemendag), the Ministry of Industry (Kemenperin), the Ministry of Agriculture (Kementan), and the Directorate General of Customs and Excise at the Ministry of Finance. ‘This is to ensure the availability of goods is maintained and the retail sales momentum during large periods such as Ramadan, Lunar New Year, Cap Go Meh, and Eid al-Fitr can be optimised to strengthen national economic growth,’ he said. Budihardjo noted that the Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr periods are the most important for the national retail industry and the main driver of domestic consumption. Through the Belanja Nasional programme such as BINA Lebaran 2026, he said it forms part of a joint effort to encourage people to shop domestically, to strengthen the circulation of the national economy, and to deliver a broader impact for producers, suppliers, micro, small and medium enterprises (UMKM), and even workers in the retail sector. Meanwhile, The Foodhall’s Director Lenny Tjandra assessed that the role of retail is not only to appear during seasonal moments but to serve daily needs, making smooth distribution, product availability, price stability, and visitor comfort top priorities. ‘With synergy between the government, associations, businesses, and mall operators, we are optimistic that the BINA Lebaran 2026 programme can further strengthen domestic consumption while contributing positively to national economic growth,’ said Lenny.