Indonesia's leather exports hit seven point two billion dollars

Indonesia's leather exports surge

Indonesia's leather, leather goods, and footwear exports reached Rp131.66 trillion, equivalent to US$7.22 billion, in January-September 2026, growing 4.36 percent year-on-year.

Sports shoes lead the way

Sports shoes dominated the sector with an export value of US$3.14 billion. Specialty footwear, including safety shoes, medical and orthopedic footwear, and tactical boots, reached US$2.05 billion.

Creative leather products surge

Creative leather products generated US$1.06 billion in exports, marking a 13.3 percent increase and adding US$125.05 million in export revenue compared with the same period last year.

United States dominates buyer list

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.

Minister calls for continued growth

Trade Minister Budi Santoso said the sector must strengthen through improved quality, innovation, and product diversification to remain competitive in international markets and produce value-added products.

“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.”