Downstreaming Drives Nearly 30% of Indonesia's Q1 2026 Investment
Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
TLDR
- Downstreaming activities significantly contributed to Indonesia's national investment realization in Q1 2026, accounting for nearly 30% of the total.
- The total national investment reached Rp498.8 trillion, with downstream investments totaling Rp147.5 trillion.
- The mining sector was the largest contributor to downstream investment, followed by plantations, oil and gas, and fisheries.
Indonesia's economic strategy prioritizing downstream investment is yielding significant results, as evidenced by its substantial contribution to the national investment realization in the first quarter of 2026. This focus on adding value to raw materials is proving to be a cornerstone of the nation's economic growth.
Minister of Investment and Downstreaming Rosan Roeslani highlighted that downstream investments accounted for Rp147.5 trillion, nearly a third of the total national investment of Rp498.8 trillion. This figure represents a notable increase from the previous year, underscoring the growing importance of downstream sectors in attracting capital and driving economic activity.
Kontribusi dari realisasi yang berhubungan dengan hilirisasi itu cukup signifikan mencapai 29,6 persen di kuartal pertama ini
The mining sector led the charge in downstream investment, followed by plantations, oil and gas, and fisheries. Notably, the fisheries sector shows promising potential for further growth in the latter half of the year, with investments in commodities like salt, seaweed, and tilapia expected to commence. This diversification and expansion within downstream industries signal a robust and evolving investment landscape in Indonesia, aligning with the nation's long-term development goals.
Kita melihat perikanan dan kelautan ini mungkin di dalam semester berikutnya bisa meningkat. Saya mendapatkan informasi akan ada investasi di bidang garam, rumput laut, dan ikan tilapia ini sudah mulai akan berjalan pada semester depan
Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.