The Ministry of Industry is committed to preparing the national textile and textile product (TPT) and footwear industries to meet the surge in public demand during Ramadan through to Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijri.
Minister of Industry Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita said the national TPT and footwear industries are performing stably and have adequate production capacity to meet domestic market demand, which has historically risen during Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr.
“Every year, Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr are always followed by increased public consumption of textile and footwear products. Based on our coordination with businesses and industry associations, national production capacity is currently in optimal condition and ready to meet that demand,” the Minister of Industry said in a statement in Jakarta on Tuesday (10/3).
The TPT and footwear industries are among the priority manufacturing sectors that are labor-intensive and make a significant contribution to the national economy. In 2025, the TPT industry recorded GDP growth of 3.55 percent (C-to-C) with a contribution of 0.97 percent to national GDP.
The Director of Textile, Leather and Footwear Industries at Kemenperin, Rizky Aditya Wijaya, explained that the TPT sector continues to fulfill its socio-economic function as a labor-intensive sector by employing large numbers of workers. In August 2025, employment in the sector reached around 3.96 million people, up from 3.76 million in February 2025. This shows that the TPT industry remains one of the backbones of manufacturing employment.
Kemenperin continues to take various strategic steps to ensure industry is ready for the surge in demand, including monitoring production capacity, strengthening raw material supplies and coordinating distribution and logistics. Capacity utilization in the textile, apparel and footwear industries is also monitored regularly.
In addition, coordination with producers of raw materials such as fibers, yarn, fabrics and footwear materials is also being strengthened so that supplies remain smooth and prices stable. Furthermore, the government is also tightening supervision of illegal used clothing imports (thrifting), which are considered harmful to domestic industry, especially small and medium industry players.
“We continue to strengthen supervision of the circulation of illegally imported used clothing. This step is important to sustain the national textile industry and give domestic products more room to grow in the domestic market,” Rizky stressed.
According to reports from industry players in the Indonesian Textile Association (API) and the Indonesian Footwear Association (APRISINDO), production in several product segments has increased since early 2026, especially Muslim clothing, sarong fabrics, children's clothing, casual shoes and sandals, which are the public's main needs ahead of Eid al-Fitr. Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr also have a positive impact on the employment of additional workers to meet increased production orders.
Kemenperin affirmed its commitment to continue strengthening the competitiveness of national industry through increased productivity, technological transformation, the application of Industry 4.0 and a stronger domestic market. The government also encourages industry players to use digital platforms to expand marketing and strengthen the branding of domestic products.
Rizky expressed optimism that the national TPT and footwear industries can make the most of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr. This momentum is not only about meeting public needs, but also about strengthening industrial performance and contributing positively to national economic growth.
In addition, Kemenperin invites the public to keep supporting and using domestic products as a real contribution to strengthening national industry and creating the nation's economic self-reliance.
Source: Press Release of the Ministry of Industry of the Republic of Indonesia