2,8 Thousand Small and Medium-sized Industries Affected by the Disaster in Sumatra

According to a report from the Ministry of Industry, as of January 23, 2026, there were 2,824 small and medium-sized industries (SMIs) affected by the disaster in Sumatra.

The most affected SMIs were located in Aceh Province, with 1,960 units, followed by West Sumatra with 647 units, and North Sumatra with 217 units.

Taken together, the SMIs most affected by the disaster in Sumatra came from the food, furniture, and building materials (PFBB) sector, with 1,706 units.

Then there were from the chemical, textile, and crafts (KSK) sector with 699 units; the metal, machinery, electronics, and transport equipment (LMEA) sector with 408 units; and miscellaneous industries with 11 units.

"This confirms that the impact of the disaster is greatest in sectors based on basic needs and local production activities," said Minister of Industry Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita at a working meeting with Commission VII of the House of Representatives on Monday (26/1/2026).

To accelerate the recovery of SMIs in Sumatra, the Ministry of Industry has prepared the "Post-Disaster Small Industry Restart Program".

This program will be implemented through joint production houses and joint business group (KUB) facilities for small industries.

According to Agus, this approach is designed to support small industries that cannot resume operations independently.

"The activities will focus on providing simple machines and equipment, temporary production services, coordination with local governments and related ministries/agencies, and meeting supporting needs," he said.