Rain Jadi 'Musuh' Jakarta Fair 2025, Penggunjung Turun Transaksi Rp7,5 Triliun

JAKARTA - Jakarta Fair Kemayoran 2025 officially ended after being held for 25 days. The organizing committee assessed that this annual event was quite satisfactory, although it was colored by a number of obstacles, especially rainy weather.

Marketing Director of PT Jakarta International Expo (JIExpo), Ralph Scheunemann, said that rain was the biggest challenge in organizing this year. He noted that around 8 to 9 days of the exhibition were raining.

Our biggest enemy is rain. Where this year it seems like quite a lot. But let go of that, I can say that Jakarta Fair this year went well. It looks like people who come are also happy," said Ralph at JIExpo Kemayoran, Central Jakarta, Friday, July 13.

The number of visitors to the Jakarta Fair this year was recorded at 5.9 million people from the opening of June 19 to the close of July 13. This figure is lower than the previous year which reached 6.3 million visitors. Ralph said this decline was partly due to shorter implementation times.

"This year we only have 25 days, because we have to adjust to the use of venues by the Ministry of Defense for Indo Defense. Last year there were 32 days," he said.

In terms of transactions, the circulation of money during the Jakarta Fair 2025 reached around IDR 7.3 trillion. Although lower than the 2024 achievement which was at IDR 7.5 trillion, Ralph said this achievement was still very positive considering the shorter implementation time.

"Indeed, it fell by around Rp. 200 billion, but it can be understood because our time is also shorter," he explained.

In addition to economic transactions, the Jakarta Fair also has an impact on job creation. This year, at least 25 thousand people are involved in event operations, ranging from SPG personnel, cleanliness, security, to contractors.

A total of 2,550 companies participated by opening 1,550 booths in various sectors, ranging from automotive, culinary, household products, to entertainment and art.

"Indeed, transactions are very important, but what is no less important is creating jobs. There are so many who are involved, and this certainly has a direct economic impact," said Ralph.