Speaking in Jakarta on Tuesday, Kartasasmita said the needs of Hajj and Umrah operations can in fact be met by national industries, ranging from halal food and beverages, pharmaceuticals and medical devices, worship equipment, Muslim apparel, travel bags, hotel supplies, to consumer goods for pilgrims.
With millions of pilgrims traveling each year, he said the Hajj and Umrah ecosystem holds significant economic value.
“If these needs are supplied by domestic products, the benefits will return to the national economy, strengthen industries, and create as well as sustain employment,” he stated.
Kartasasmita added that the use of locally made products by organizers as well as Hajj and Umrah pilgrims is not only economically valuable but also carries religious significance.
“When their purchases come from national products, they can receive two rewards. The first reward comes from performing the Hajj or Umrah itself. The second reward comes from helping to protect domestic industries, which also means protecting Indonesian workers,” he added.
Efforts to strengthen the use of domestic products align with the strong performance of the national manufacturing sector, which remains a key driver of economic growth.
According to Statistics Indonesia (BPS), the non-oil and gas manufacturing industry grew by 5.58 percent year on year in the third quarter of 2025, exceeding national economic growth of 5.04 percent, with a contribution of 17.39 percent to GDP.
Indonesia’s manufacturing performance has also gained global recognition. Data from the World Bank and United Nations Statistics show that Indonesia’s Manufacturing Value Added (MVA) reached US$265.07 billion in 2024, ranking the country 13th globally, fifth in Asia, and first in ASEAN.
Further evidence of the domestic industry’s readiness to enter the Hajj and Umrah supply chain is reflected in the 89,872 products from more than 15,900 companies that have obtained Domestic Component Level (TKDN) certification.
The Industry Ministry has also encouraged the central and regional governments, state-owned enterprises, and Hajj and Umrah organizers to prioritize domestic products in the procurement of goods and services.
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Editor: Azis Kurmala
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