Jakarta, October 1, 2025 – The Europe Today: Investment and Downstreaming Minister Rosan Roeslani has set a target for investment from European Union (EU) countries to grow by 20 percent annually, following the recent signing of the Indonesia-European Union Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IEU-CEPA).
Speaking at the launch of the EU Investment Desk in Jakarta on Tuesday, Rosan said EU investment in Indonesia had averaged 15 percent annual growth between 2020 and 2025, reaching a total of around US$14.5 billion. “Because the figure is still relatively small, we hope growth can rise to 18–20 percent per year,” he stated.
The minister emphasized the importance of swift ratification of the agreement. “We continue to push for ratification so the IEU-CEPA can be implemented soon,” he added. Indonesia and the EU signed the substantive conclusion of the pact on September 23, 2025.
Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto noted that the agreement could boost Indonesia’s exports to the EU by 2.5 times. Bilateral trade is projected to reach US$60 billion, with Indonesia’s export value expected to grow by more than 50 percent within three to four years.
Sectors such as palm oil, textiles, footwear, and fisheries are set to gain wider access to the EU market, while professional services including architecture, legal consulting, and creative industries are expected to become more competitive in terms of price, quality, and innovation.
Meanwhile, the EU will gain broader opportunities in Indonesia’s agriculture, manufacturing, and professional service sectors, strengthening mutual benefits under the new partnership.
