According to data from the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS), Indonesia exported ready-to-wear garments made from textiles totaling US$6.99 billion throughout 2024.
Based on the Indonesian Standard Business Classification (KBLI), these ready-made garments include shirts, pants, kebayas, blouses, skirts, baby clothes, traditional dance costumes, and sportswear.
In 2024, the United States (US) was Indonesia's largest export market for ready-made garments, reaching US$3.85 billion, equivalent to 55% of total national exports.
Other major export markets include Japan, South Korea, Germany, Australia, Canada, the Netherlands, China, the United Kingdom, and Belgium.
However, the export value from these countries is relatively small. Even combined, Indonesia's ready-made garment market in these nine countries is only about half the size of the US market.
Indonesia's ready-made garment export performance to the US market is at risk of being disrupted starting this year.
In April 2025, US President Donald Trump imposed a high import tariff of 32% on Indonesian imports intended for sale in the US.
According to the Chairman of the Indonesian Ready-Made Garment Entrepreneurs Association (IPKB), Nandi Herdiaman, this US policy could have a detrimental impact.
"Besides the swelling production costs due to increased taxes, plus the 32% US import tariff, it's a heavy burden for businesses," said Nandi, as reported by *Bisnis.com* on Monday (April 7, 2025).
"Even now, many of our colleagues have gone bankrupt, many factories have closed, and there have been layoffs. The government must immediately take steps to protect the industry, especially MSMEs. This will increase unemployment and have many social impacts," he continued.
Previously, Trump intended to implement the 32% tariff starting Wednesday (April 9, 2025). However, on Thursday (April 10, 2025), he postponed its implementation.
"I have authorized a 90-day delay and a substantial tariff reduction during this period, to 10%, which is also effective immediately," said Trump, as reported by *The Associated Press* on Thursday (April 10, 2025).