In a statement issued on Friday, Deputy Minister of Industry Faisol Riza noted that demand for medical devices in the country is projected to continue rising, driven by population growth, changing epidemiological patterns, and the expansion of healthcare facilities. However, imported products still dominate the market.
For example, ventilators are currently among the top 10 medical devices by import value, with imports reaching US$68.4 million in 2024—double the figure from the previous year.
This highlights the challenge of achieving self-reliance in the national health sector, while also presenting a major opportunity for domestic medical equipment manufacturers.
Riza welcomed the launch of PT Dräger Indonesia's ventilator production facility in Bekasi, West Java, on June 19. He said the investment not only reflects confidence in the Indonesian market but also contributes tangibly to building the foundation for national medical device industry independence.
He also pointed out that Indonesia’s manufacturing sector is showing positive performance.
According to data from the World Bank and United Nations Statistics, Indonesia’s Manufacturing Value Added (MVA) reached US$255.96 billion in 2023, placing the country 12th globally and 5th in ASEAN.
Meanwhile, data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) shows that the non-oil and gas processing industry contributed 17.50 percent to GDP in the first quarter of 2025—up from 17.47 percent in the same period in 2024.
These figures underscore the manufacturing sector’s continued role as a pillar of economic growth, job creation, and national export performance, according to the statement.
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