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Indonesia Reviews Rules That May Be Hindering Exports
Indonesia's government has begun reviewing rules it considers obstacles to exports, following President Prabowo Subianto's call to make exporting easier.
Coordinating Economy Minister Airlangga Hartarto said the government is preparing easier imports for goods used to make exports.
Officials have not yet said which rules will be reviewed or what the new measures will be.
The effort is intended to help Indonesia meet its 5.4% economic growth target for 2026.
The economy grew 5.47% year on year in the third quarter of 2026, with household spending the main driver.
The export policy is still being prepared, while the government also counts on household spending and investment to support growth.
Indonesia is reviewing regulations it considers obstacles to exports, following President Prabowo Subianto’s direction to make exporting easier.
Coordinating Economic Affairs Minister Airlangga Hartarto said the government is preparing measures to ease imports for export purposes.
Airlangga did not specify which regulations would be reviewed or what export-facilitation measures are planned.
The effort is intended to support Indonesia’s 5.4% economic growth target for 2026.
- Who
- The Indonesian government, including Coordinating Economic Affairs Minister Airlangga Hartarto, is reviewing the rules.
- What
- The government is examining regulations seen as hindering exports and preparing measures to ease imports for export purposes.
- When
- The announcement was made on November 5, 2026.
- Where
- Airlangga spoke at a news conference in Central Jakarta.
- Why
- The effort follows President Prabowo Subianto’s direction to make exporting easier and is intended to support economic growth.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Indonesia’s economy grew 5.47% year on year, according to the statistics agency.
Airlangga said the government was reviewing rules that may hinder exports and preparing measures to ease imports for export purposes.
- 2026 growth target
- 5.4%
- Third-quarter economic growth
- 5.47% year on year
- Import measures
- Measures to ease imports for export purposes are being prepared
- Rules under review
- Specific regulations have not been identified
What people are saying
The President’s direction is to make exporting easier, and we are preparing a policy to ease imports for export purposes.