The Indonesian government has officially positioned the textile industry as a primary engine for its ambitious mission to achieve 8 percent national economic growth. Speaking at the Indonesia Economic Outlook 2026 at Wisma Danantara, Jakarta, on Friday, February 13, 2026, Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto unveiled a highly optimistic projection: Indonesia’s textile exports have the potential to skyrocket tenfold within the next ten years. This grand vision is not merely about chasing figures; it is an integrative strategy designed to expand global market access while simultaneously addressing the critical need for massive domestic job creation.
This optimism is built upon a strengthening economic foundation under the leadership of President Prabowo Subianto. Minister Airlangga emphasized that the key to "taking off" toward higher growth lies in the harmonization of robust investment, the streamlining of bureaucracy, and guaranteed legal certainty. Furthermore, the optimization of the Daya Anagata Nusantara Investment Management Agency (Danantara) is positioned as the economic "production engine" that will synchronize fiscal strength with private sector investment. With predictable regulatory stability, the government is confident that the national textile industry can transform from a regional player into a global trade titan.
Echoing this vision, Minister of Finance Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa affirmed that Indonesia is currently on a very positive expansionary trajectory. Having successfully rebounded from the post-pandemic recession in 2023, Indonesia’s economic expansion cycle is projected to last not just the historical average of seven years, but potentially up to a full decade through 2033. "Our economy is in an expansion phase. With optimal policies, we can maintain this phase for the next ten years, which will directly create the widest possible job opportunities," Purbaya stated during the event.
The combination of export market expansion and the deepening of the national financial system is expected to alleviate concerns among the younger generation regarding future employment prospects. The government believes that a tenfold surge in textile exports will create a domino effect, strengthening public purchasing power and stimulating supporting industries. With the momentum of expansion firmly maintained, Indonesia is now preparing to reshape its manufacturing landscape to be more competitive, sustainable, and globally oriented, all in pursuit of long-term and equitable economic prosperity.
