Minister Teten: Inacraft on October is expected to boost Indonesia’s handicraft export

Teten hopes Inacraft on October can promote the export of Indonesian handicrafts, enhancing its level, which is currently rank 3^rd in ASEAN and 15^th worldwide, to be the leader of this industry.

Heaptalk, Jakarta – International Handicraft Trade Fair Inacraft is poised to return on October 4^th– 8^th at JCC, Jakarta. This event is expected to enhance the export value of craft products by taking into account the archipelago’s tremendous potential.

Attending the soft launching of this event, Indonesia’s Minister of SMEs Teten Masduki stated, “I would like to appreciate Indonesian handicraft producers and exporters (ASEPHI) for the soft launching of Inacraft on October this year.”

In his opening remarks, Minister Teten conveyed that the national craft export value attained US$949 million throughout 2022. This number increased compared to the previous year which only attained US$916 million. However, the Indonesian craft market share worldwide remains diminutive, only reaching 2.5%.

Meanwhile, Teten believes that Indonesia has tremendous potential with abundant raw materials and various cultures. He explained that the demand for handicraft products in the global market also has escalated by 9% in the last three years.

“This is a great market potential for us considering our handicraft which is generated with strong local culture,” said Teten (09/29).

For this reason, Teten hopes Inacraft can promote the export of Indonesian handicrafts, enhancing its level, which is currently rank 3^rd in ASEAN and 15^th worldwide, to be the leader of this industry.

For additional information, Inacraft on October is hosted by ASEPHI and Mediatama Event to promote local craft products to be able to compete in the international market. Inacraft on October 2023 will present youth craft products, emerging artisans and youthpreneur to deliver new nuance to people to keep up with the latest trend. Pre event of the international craft exhibition also has been held on 21^st September 2023 in Filosofi Kopi Braga Bandung and September 29th in Sarinah Jakarta.