Antara News·Indonesia·Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 06:44 AM UTC

Indonesia's leather, footwear exports reach US$7.22 billion

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Maria C, Fauzul Azhim Bin Fakhrurazi

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia’s leather, leather goods, and footwear exports reached Rp131.66 trillion (US$7.22 billion) in January-September 2026.

Trade Minister Budi Santoso said the figure grew 4.36 percent compared with the same period last year, demonstrating the resilience and competitiveness of Indonesian products in global markets.

“It can also be seen that demand for Indonesian products remains steady amid the dynamics of international trade. This achievement needs to be continuously strengthened through improved quality, innovation, and the development of value-added products,” Santoso said in a statement on Saturday.

Sports shoes led the sector with an export value of US$3.14 billion.

Meanwhile, specialty footwear, including safety shoes and boots, medical and orthopedic footwear, and tactical boots, grew 6.7 percent to US$2.05 billion.

Specialty footwear recorded the largest incremental gain, rising by US$129.10 million year-on-year.

Creative leather products generated US$1.06 billion in exports, marking a 13.3 percent increase.

Santoso said this growth added US$125.05 million in export revenue compared with the same period last year.

“The growth of these various commodities shows that opportunities for developing Indonesia’s leather and footwear industry remain wide open. We need to keep encouraging improvements in quality, innovation, and product diversification so that the national industry is able to produce value-added products and become more competitive in the international market,” Santoso said.

The United States was the top destination market, absorbing US$2.92 billion in exports during January-September 2026, up 9.24 percent and accounting for 40.40 percent of total sector shipments.

Exports to the Netherlands reached US$751.40 million, an increase of 16.40 percent.

Other major destinations included China at US$390.10 million, Japan at US$371.30 million, and Belgium at US$332.10 million.

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