Karya Kreatif Indonesia 2026 sees 46% rise in MSME sales

The 2026 Karya Kreatif Indonesia (KKI) exhibition has recorded preliminary MSME sales of Rp144.2 billion, representing a 46 percent increase compared to the previous year. The event, held at the Jakarta International Convention Center, aims to strengthen the MSME ecosystem by improving market access, financing, and competitiveness.

In addition to direct sales, the exhibition facilitated export business matching totaling Rp169.9 billion, involving 192 MSMEs and buyers from 16 countries. Business matching in the financing sector reached Rp285 billion, a 30.3 percent increase over the average of the last three years. More than 1,860 MSMEs from across Indonesia participated, showcasing products such as textiles, ready-to-wear clothing, food and beverages, and home decor.

Regional participants also saw significant growth. MSMEs from Jambi reported sales of Rp675.87 million, a 28 percent increase from 2025. Notably, a coffee processor from Jambi secured a Letter of Intent through export business matching with partners from the United Arab Emirates and China, with an estimated contract value of Rp3.2 billion.