JAKARTA, Agung Intiland News - National industry and logistics players are starting to pay attention to the changes in export policy imposed by the government in June 2026. The new regulation that regulates the management of strategic commodity exports is considered to have the potential to change the distribution pattern of goods, storage needs, and the company's supply chain strategy in the next few years.
The policy is part of the government's efforts to increase the added value of the national economy, strengthen rupiah stability, and increase supervision of trade in Indonesia's leading commodities.
Industry Begins to Focus on Supply Chain Efficiency
Although the full implementation of the policy is still taking place in stages until 2027, many companies are starting to evaluate their logistics and distribution systems.
Companies engaged in manufacturing, raw material processing, and export trade are expected to increasingly need:
more flexible storage facilities;
distribution centers close to transportation access;
industrial estates that have complete logistics infrastructure;
a warehousing system that is able to accommodate changes in the flow of goods.
The change occurred because companies needed to maintain smooth supply flows while reducing the risk of distribution delays amid global trade dynamics.
ASEAN Is Still a Magnet for Manufacturing Investment
On the other hand, the trend of global supply chain diversification continues to drive manufacturing investment to the ASEAN region.
Indonesia is one of the countries that benefits from the shift in the strategy of multinational companies that want to reduce dependence on a single production base. The electric vehicle, electronics, industrial machinery, manufacturing components, and regional distribution centers sectors are the main drivers of new investment into Indonesia.
These trends have increased the need for:
industrial land ready to be built;
modern logistics warehouses;
industrial estates with complete utilities;
Close access to ports and airports.
Manufacturing Exports Are Still the Backbone
The government itself targets to increase the contribution of manufacturing exports from 20% to 30% in the next few years. As of April 2026, the value of Indonesia's manufacturing exports has reached around US$75.57 billion and accounts for more than 82% of total national exports. In addition, the manufacturing sector is still the largest contributor to national GDP with a contribution of around 19%.
The data shows that the need for industrial and logistics facilities will continue to grow as efforts to expand Indonesia's export market.
Investors Begin to Pay Attention to the Quality of the Area
The changing trading landscape makes investors no longer only see land prices as the main factor.
Some aspects that are now increasingly being paid attention include:
utility readiness;
access to logistics;
warehouse availability;
regional operational support;
potential for regional growth in the long term.
Areas that are able to provide a complete business ecosystem are considered to have a greater opportunity to attract companies that are expanding or relocating operational facilities.
Entering the second half of 2026, the combination of trade policy changes, ASEAN manufacturing investment growth, and national export increase targets is expected to continue to drive the need for industrial estates and modern logistics facilities.
For investors, this condition shows that the value of an industrial estate is no longer only determined by land area, but also by its ability to support supply chain efficiency and increasingly competitive export activities. (JP)
