Apple faces roadblock in Indonesia’s iPhone market
In a firm move to boost domestic manufacturing, Indonesia has rejected Apple’s $100M proposal and upheld a ban on iPhone 16 sales.
Indonesia has upheld its ban on Apple’s iPhone 16, rejecting the tech giant’s $100M investment offer. The government maintains that Apple failed to meet regulations requiring 40% of phone components to be locally produced, a rule aimed at fostering domestic manufacturing.
Indonesian industry Minister Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita stated Apple’s proposal lacked fairness, particularly when compared to the company’s investments in other nations. He urged the company to establish a production facility in Indonesia to avoid repeated investment negotiations.
While iPhone 16 sales remain prohibited, approximately 9,000 units have entered Indonesia for personal use. The government has imposed similar restrictions on Google Pixel phones, highlighting a firm stance on enforcing local manufacturing policies.
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