According to the Ministry of Industry, Indonesia has a total of 250 electronics and component producers operating in the country. The higher end digital electronics sector is dominated by international brands often through joint ventures with local manufacturers which mainly import the components and then assemble the products in Indonesia such as LCD televisions, air conditioning units and refrigerators for both the local market and exports. Major international brands such as Toshiba Consumer Products, LG Electronics, Sony, Panasonic Indonesia and Samsung Indonesia are well established throughout the country with distribution networks via both modern and traditional retail networks.
International electronics manufacturers are beginning to bolster their presence in the market with the setting up of new factories and production plants in Indonesia.
Indonesia's electronics and home appliances sector is entering a high growth stage in its development as electrical goods have moved from being luxury, tertiary products to secondary and affordable goods for a significant portion of the market.
Ministry of Industry supports the implementation of Regulation of Trade Minister 38/M-DAG/PER/8/2013 about the Import Regulation for Cellular Phone, Handheld Computer, and Tablet Computer; through policy which regulates that the importers shall establish industry in Indonesia with a maximum period of 3 (three) years.