Indonesia’s electronics manufacturing sector is evolving beyond assembly operations to include higher-value activities, according to ProSpace Indonesia’s Electronics Industry Assessment. Component manufacturing and design services now contribute 34% of the sector’s value, up from 17% in 2023.
The industry employs approximately 485,000 workers across 720 companies, with production values reaching $19.7 billion in 2024. Smartphone assembly remains the largest segment, accounting for 37% of output, while household appliances, audio equipment, and industrial electronics show the strongest growth rates.
“Indonesia is moving up the electronics value chain through targeted investments in capabilities beyond final assembly,” notes Indra Kusuma, Electronics Industry Analyst at ProSpace. “We’re seeing the emergence of specialized clusters focusing on specific component categories.”
Batam island continues to strengthen its position as an electronics manufacturing hub, benefiting from proximity to Singapore’s logistics network and free trade zone status. Meanwhile, new industrial parks in Central Java are attracting electronics manufacturers seeking competitive labor costs and reliable infrastructure.
South Korean and Taiwanese companies lead foreign direct investment in the sector, with semiconductor packaging operations and printed circuit board manufacturing expanding most rapidly. Local companies increasingly participate as second and third-tier suppliers while developing original design manufacturing capabilities.
Government incentives for research and development activities have stimulated innovation, with 38 electronics patents filed by Indonesian companies in 2024, compared to just 11 in 2022.
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