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14 December 2023

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Indonesia apparel sector struggles with illegal imports

Indonesia's apparel sector, already reeling from a decline in international orders, is facing a surge in illegal textile imports that is undercutting local producers and increasing pressure for sustainable production.

Ahmad Pathoni December 14 2023

The cause of the illegal textile imports is said to be the high demand from consumers who want cheap products and weak policing of illicit imports into Indonesia. Credit: Shutterstock.

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