Video: 20 Special Economic Zones Successfully Attract Rp 226 Trillion Investment - 250,000 Jobs

Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia - Secretary of the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia, Susiwijono Moegiarso, has revealed Indonesia’s prospects for expanding export markets to non-traditional countries in Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa, in addition to its main partners: China, the United States, India, Japan, and Malaysia/Singapore.

Currently, China and the US remain the primary destinations for Indonesia’s exports, with the largest surplus from Uncle Sam. In efforts to maintain exports in existing markets, the government continues to strengthen cooperation, including with the US through the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) or reciprocal trade agreement.

Under the ART agreement, Indonesia requests tariff exemptions for its flagship commodities, covering 1,819 product groups, resulting in zero per cent tariffs. These products relate to textiles and textile products (TPT), expected to enhance the competitiveness of Indonesian garment products in the US.

Regarding the USD 15 billion energy sector trade agreement, Indonesia can meet its import needs for crude oil up to LPG from the United States. This significantly helps Indonesia secure a stable supply of crude oil amid supply disruptions in the Middle East.

On the other hand, the government ensures efforts to attract investment to Special Economic Zones (SEZs) with realised investments exceeding Rp 336 trillion and the creation of 250,000 jobs in 25 SEZs. Currently, manufacturing SEZs are leading the performance of SEZs as a source of Indonesia’s economic growth, namely the Gresik SEZ, Kendal SEZ, Galang Batang SEZ, and Semangke SEZ.

For more details, watch the dialogue between Andi Shalini and Secretary of the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia, Susiwijono Moegiarso, in Profit CNBC Indonesia on Friday (06/03/2026).