Trade Minister: 91 Per Cent of Traditional Markets in Disaster Areas Now Operational
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Trade Minister Budi Santoso stated that 91.75 per cent of traditional markets affected by disasters in West Sumatra, North Sumatra, and Aceh have resumed operations as of mid-February 2026.
"The recovery of trading facilities, particularly traditional markets, continues to show tangible results. Traditional markets are the key to local economic recovery. We are ensuring that market reactivation proceeds swiftly, measurably, and comprehensively," Budi said in a statement in Jakarta on Wednesday.
The government has recorded 194 traditional markets and 18,065 traders affected by the disasters. Of the 194 markets, 95 units sustained minor damage, 41 units moderate damage, and 58 units severe damage.
To date, 178 markets have resumed operations. The majority of traditional markets still undergoing recovery are located in the Aceh region.
Beyond the recovery of traditional markets, the retail sector has also been gradually recovering. Based on data compiled jointly with the Indonesian Retail Entrepreneurs Association (Aprindo), 383 supermarket outlets were affected.
Approximately 96 per cent, or 368 outlets, have returned to normal operations. All outlets are targeted for full recovery by the end of February 2026.
Budi explained that the Ministry of Trade has undertaken various measures to accelerate the recovery of trading facilities in disaster-affected areas.
These efforts include surveying affected markets through the Post-Disaster Needs Assessment (JITUPASNA) system in coordination with the National Disaster Management Agency, conducting market clean-up operations in partnership with local governments, ministries, and agencies, as well as distributing 100 emergency tent units.
"The recovery of trading facilities, particularly traditional markets, continues to show tangible results. Traditional markets are the key to local economic recovery. We are ensuring that market reactivation proceeds swiftly, measurably, and comprehensively," Budi said in a statement in Jakarta on Wednesday.
The government has recorded 194 traditional markets and 18,065 traders affected by the disasters. Of the 194 markets, 95 units sustained minor damage, 41 units moderate damage, and 58 units severe damage.
To date, 178 markets have resumed operations. The majority of traditional markets still undergoing recovery are located in the Aceh region.
Beyond the recovery of traditional markets, the retail sector has also been gradually recovering. Based on data compiled jointly with the Indonesian Retail Entrepreneurs Association (Aprindo), 383 supermarket outlets were affected.
Approximately 96 per cent, or 368 outlets, have returned to normal operations. All outlets are targeted for full recovery by the end of February 2026.
Budi explained that the Ministry of Trade has undertaken various measures to accelerate the recovery of trading facilities in disaster-affected areas.
These efforts include surveying affected markets through the Post-Disaster Needs Assessment (JITUPASNA) system in coordination with the National Disaster Management Agency, conducting market clean-up operations in partnership with local governments, ministries, and agencies, as well as distributing 100 emergency tent units.