Aprindo Aims For Retail Industry Growth 16-20 Percent Ahead Of The 2025 Eid Al-Fitr Momentum

Chairman of Aprindo Solihin. (Theresia Agatha/VOI)

JAKARTA - The Indonesian Retail Entrepreneurs Association (Aprindo) projects that the sales growth of the retail industry can be up to two times before the moments of Ramadan and Eid Al-Fitr 2025.

Chairman of Aprindo Solihin explained that the trend of sales growth during the momentum of Ramadan and Eid generally reached twice the usual months.

"What is clear is that the contribution can be above 16-20 percent. This is the momentum for retail (entrepreneurs) to look for turnover as much as possible," said Solihin when met in the Tebet area, South Jakarta, Monday, February 24.

Solihin added that Lebaran and Eid al-Fitr have become annual momentum for business actors. For this reason, business actors usually have made preparations and projections regarding the provision of goods stock.

He also ensured that various needs such as consumer goods and other basic needs were available and sufficient.

In addition, in the near future, business actors have usually also anticipated potential distribution line barriers to ensure supply availability.

As is known, during the time of Eid al-Fitr homecoming, the government usually imposes a ban on crossings in a number of major sections for large-tonage transportation vehicles.

"We retailers with manufacturers have made forecasts, estimate. How many weeks are sent. So, when the restrictions should no longer be needed (vehicles) that are large," he said.

Furthermore, said Solihin, his party is also optimistic that this year the retail industry can record positive performance achievements.

"We want it, if possible (retail industry growth) at least 8 percent to 10 percent," he concluded.