Indonesian Shoes, Textiles And Other Commodities Exports Steady

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Minister Mrs. Mari Elka Pangestu (98) January 6th, 2008.

Indonesia's non oil and gas

Product exports increased by 18%, exceeding the target growth rate of 14.5%.

Among them, exports to the United States, Japan, China, Singapore, India, Germany, Malaysia, Holland, South Korea and the United Kingdom and other 10 countries accounted for more than 50% of Indonesia's total oil and gas exports.

The main products exported to the 10 countries include electronic equipment, gum and its products, palm, shrimp and cocoa.

Minister P said that if the above 10 export markets were subject to

financial crisis

The impact will have an impact on Indonesia's exports, but so far, Indonesia's exports of automobiles, forestry products, shoes and textiles and its products are still flat. In 2009, the forecast of non oil products exports will grow by 4.3% to 8%, if it does not happen again.

financial crisis

The predicted growth rate will reach 19%.

In order to prevent the decline in export volume in 2009, the Indonesian government has adopted measures such as improving the quality of export products, increasing the types of export products and expanding the export market, so as to increase exports.

Minister P said he will actively develop the export markets in the Middle East and Africa, including Egypt, Iran, Nigeria and Kenya.

The variety of export products will also be diversified, including furniture, textiles and its products, and fish products.

Editor: vivi