The halal product ecosystem in Indonesia continues to shine on the international stage, recently highlighted by the 2024 State of the Global Islamic Economy Indicator (SGIE) Report released by DinarStandard. Indonesia proudly retains its position as the third overall in the world, marking significant advancements in various key sectors.
Ahmad Haikal Hasan, the head of the Halal Product Assurance Agency of Indonesia (BPJPH), emphasized that Indonesia remains a strong competitor at third place, despite notable improvements in multiple sectors. “This SGIE report is a call to action for us and all stakeholders. It should stoke our motivation and effort to aim for first place in the coming years,” he stated in a press release on Friday, July 11, 2025. “This serves as a launching point for Indonesia to take a leading role in shaping a future for the global halal economy that is inclusive, innovative, and ethical. We must continue to strengthen all sectors of the halal industry through collaboration, with a unified vision of making Indonesia the global halal hub.”
The most remarkable achievement highlighted in the 2024 SGIE is Indonesia’s rise to the top position in the modest fashion sector. Additionally, it secured the second spot in both Muslim-friendly tourism and halal pharmaceuticals and cosmetics.
Muhammad Aqil Irham, the secretary of BPJPH, noted that these accomplishments are indicative of the serious efforts made by the government to boost the national halal industry ecosystem. “We are grateful for the progress in key halal industry sectors, as reported in the SGIE Report 2024. This marks the government’s relentless efforts to strengthen the national halal ecosystem through various strategic initiatives,” he explained.
He elaborated that Indonesia’s success in modest fashion is a tangible outcome of the Indonesia Global Halal Fashion (IGHF) initiative, which has showcased its creations in five countries, starting with a fashion week in Indonesia in March 2024, followed by events in Malaysia, London, Milan, and Paris later in the year.
IGHF represents a collaborative effort between the government, textile industry players, designers, and halal fabric producers in the country. Launched during the Indonesia Fashion Week at JCC Jakarta on March 28, 2024, IGHF aims to foster the development of the Indonesian Muslim fashion industry by introducing innovative halal fashion designed by local talent. The showcased products embody the rich cultural heritage of Indonesia, integrating textiles such as woven fabric, songket, and batik.
Aqil expressed hope that IGHF will serve as a strategic platform to promote and elevate the fashion industry, positioning Indonesia as a global center for Muslim fashion. “IGHF goes beyond merely promoting Indonesian halal fashion products; it demonstrates our capability to compete globally in terms of quality,” he added.
Furthermore, Aqil highlighted that strengthening the Muslim fashion industry ecosystem is essential in anticipation of the mandatory halal certification for goods, including fashion products, set to take effect in October 2026.
The enhancement of the Muslim fashion industry begins at the upstream level, focusing on access to raw materials, production, branding, and promotional activities. The upstream sector is prioritized with halal-certified textiles, ensuring seamless production of Muslim fashion, supported by optimal promotional efforts.
This year, Indonesia also achieved significant progress in Muslim-friendly tourism, climbing to the second position compared to not being in the top ten in 2023. This accomplishment is a direct result of government efforts to accelerate halal certification for food and beverages in 3,000 tourist villages, facilitated through collaboration between BPJPH and the Ministry of Tourism.
In the pharmaceuticals and cosmetics sector, Indonesia notably improved its ranking from fifth place in 2023 to second place, narrowly trailing Malaysia in first. In Islamic finance, Indonesia advanced one spot, moving from seventh in 2023 to sixth. However, in the halal food sector, Indonesia slipped from second place in 2023 to fourth, and in the media and recreation sector, it declined from sixth to seventh place.
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