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A comparison of the GFM EUFO map with the SIMONTANA In related news, the Chairman of the Indonesian Furniture
(National Forest Monitoring System) reveals differences. and Handicraft Industry Association (Himki), Abdul Sobur,
To strengthen Indonesia’s position in facing the challenges said that exporters are welcoming the strengthening of the
from EUDR the Ministry of Environment and Forestry has US dollar.

requested all holders of Forest Management Units (PBPH) to Indonesia uses 80-90 percent domestic raw materials,
overlay the EU’s GFM map with their PBPH maps and PBPH thus avoiding high priced imports.
Operational maps and check for variations. The results of Sobur said he is optimistic that export earnings from the
this analysis and ground check will be used for negotiations furniture, furnishings and crafts industries can grow by at least
with the EU. 10 percent compared to the 2023 performance.
According to Sobur, the industry is determined to explore
Countries seek changes to EUDR non-traditional markets outside of the European market such
The regulatory initiative developed by the European Union as South Korea, China, Japan and ASEAN countries while at
the EU Deforestation-Free Regulation (EUDR) represents a the same time building capacity in order to meet the EUDR

significant challenge for exporters to the EU. requirements for exporting to Europe.
While the modalities for implementation are not yet released
Indonesia, along with Malaysia and the EU, agreed to establish Indonesia’s forest-based economy explained
an Ad Hoc Joint Task Force on the EUDR to address various Indonesia presented its forest management accomplishments at
issues related to the implementation of the EUDR. the 19th United Nations Forum on Forest (UNFF) and emphasised
This task force will identify the best solutions and resolutions its commitment to developing a forest-based economy.
regarding the implementation of the EUDR. Alue Dohong, Deputy Minister of Environment and Forestry

A bipartisan group representing the Republican and reported that Indonesia has successfully surpassed its
Democratic parties in the US has also highlighted challenges national target of reducing deforestation rates to below 0.45
and there has been consideration of requesting a delay in million hectares. Additionally, Indonesia has also committed
implementation or changes to the regulation. to achieving the target of social forestry allocation, which is
set at 12.7 million hectares.
Indonesia seeks 1% of global furniture market Deputy Minister Alue also mentioned Indonesia's efforts
Indonesian furniture exporters aim to capture one percent
percent of the global furniture market following a significant
decline in exports last year. Mildly Useful

In 2023, Indonesia's furniture exports totalled US$2.1
billion, marking a 23 percent decline from the previous year.
Global furniture sales are estimated to have reached
US$730 billion last year, with a projected increase to US$766
billion this year according to the Indonesian Furniture and
Handicraft Industry Association (Asmindo).
The US remains the largest export destination for Indonesia's

furniture, accounting for 55 percent of exports with almost
70 percent being of wooden furniture.