UK exporters to Indonesia face widespread local content requirements
Trade barrier summary
Requirements for local content in Indonesia apply to many sectors. The requirements include:
- retail operators to source 80% of their products locally
- defence users to use locally produced defence and security tools when possible
- overseas companies to have joint operations with local companies and increase the use of domestic products
- stringent local content requirements for Long-Term Evolution (LTE) telecom towers, LTE-based standard of telecommunication devices and/or equipment
- local content for mobile devices and electronic devices
- exports of coal and crude palm oil, and imports of rice and government procurement goods must use national shipping lines and insurance.
Sectors affected
- Technology and smart cities
- Consumer and retail
- Automotive
- Defence
- Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology
- Energy
- Advanced engineering
- Medical devices and equipment
- Construction
- Maritime
- Financial and professional services
- Chemicals
Resolved
No
Date reported
18 September 2020
Last updated
1 June 2022
Public ID
PID-AG2ZQ9
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