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Indonesia probes fabric import impact on domestic industry

27 Nov '23
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Pic: Adobe Stock
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  • Indonesia is investigating the surge in fabric imports, mirroring India's challenges, to protect its domestic textile industry.
  • The inquiry, prompted by declining market share and employment, follows a request from the Indonesian Textile Association.
  • The move contrasts with India's lack of similar action, highlighting global shifts in textile trade.

*.*pt"> **.*pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Like India, Indonesia is also facing an influx of fabric imports from other countries, causing significant challenges for its domestic industry. The Indonesian government has launched an investigation into the import of textile products to protect its local industry from foreign competition. 

*.*pt"> **.*pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">The global slowdown in textile trade has led exporting nations like China and Bangladesh to seek opportunities in non-traditional markets. As a result, many textile exporting countries, including India and Indonesia, are experiencing an influx of ready-made garments and their upstream products, such as fabric and yarn. 

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