Support Government Policy, Semen Indonesia Boosts Export Sales

INDUSTRY.co.id - Jakarta - PT Semen Indonesia Tbk (SMGR) responds to government policies that encourage SOEs to intensify exports.

"Semen Indonesia as one of the BUMNs has responded to government policies in advance to boost exports and boost export sales through its factories in Indonesia," said Semen Indonesia President Director Hendi Prio Santoso in Jakarta on Thursday (10/04/2018).

Until the end of 2018, Semen Indonesia targets export sales of 3.2 million tons. During January to August 2018, export sales reached 1.99 million tons, a 42.7% growth compared to the same period last year of 1.39 million tons.

"The achievement of export sales from January to August 2018 above proves that the quality of products produced by Semen Indonesia has been recognized and has high competitiveness," said Hendi.

While the export destination countries include Sri Lanka, Tahiti, East Timor, Tonga, United Arab Emirates, Yemen, the Philippines and China. Besides the country, the company also exports to Australia, Austria, Maldives, India and Bangladesh.

To further increase sales in the export market, Semen Indonesia will strengthen its export network in destination countries and explore various other countries and actively participate in trade mission activities.