H1 2026: SEZ Investment Realisation Reaches IDR32 Trillion

JAKARTA, DDTCNews — The government has recorded investment realisation in special economic zones (SEZs) for the first half of 2026 reaching IDR32 trillion.

The investment realisation in question comprises foreign direct investment (FDI) worth IDR24 trillion and domestic investment worth IDR8 trillion. Secretary General of the SEZ National Council Acting Official, Rizal Edwin Manansang, stated that this achievement reinforces the role of SEZs as contributors to investment.

"The strategic achievements of this period include the strengthening of industrial downstream processing, advanced manufacturing, international healthcare services and the preparation of a sustainable green energy ecosystem," said Rizal, as quoted on Monday (3/8/2026).

Several strategic investment activities in SEZs during the first half of 2026 include the construction of Indonesia's first and largest melamine factory, worth USD600 million, at the Gresik SEZ, and the construction of a factory worth IDR1.12 trillion at the Kendal SEZ.

Meanwhile, the Industropolis Batang SEZ continues to strengthen green energy development through the signing of 2 memoranda of understanding with Hungarian investors.

With national investment realisation for the first half of 2026 reaching IDR1,010.6 trillion, investment in SEZs contributed 3.16%.

In light of the various achievements above, the future development of SEZs will be focused on the economic impact at both the national level and for surrounding areas, rather than focusing solely on investment value.

"The success of SEZs is not measured only by the volume of incoming investment, but also by their contribution to job creation, increase in added value and the benefits felt by the community. Therefore, future incentives will increasingly be results-based and evaluated in a disciplined manner," said Budi Santoso, Deputy Chairperson II of the SEZ National Council Executive Team.

Going forward, the indicators to be used in evaluating industrial SEZs will be export value and productivity. On the other hand, the indicators to be used to measure the performance of tourism SEZs will be visitor numbers and micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) growth.

This approach is expected to provide a more comprehensive picture of each SEZ's contribution to the national economy. (dik)