March 16, 2026
PT Kuka Furniture Industry Indonesia officially began construction of a furniture manufacturing facility at Kendal Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Central Java on March 26th, 2026. This investment underscores the company’s long-term commitment to establishing Indonesia as one of its primary production hubs for the global market.
Wu Bin, Director of PT Kuka Furniture Industry Indonesia, stated that, “The total investment plan is divided into two phases. The total investment amounts to USD 160 million, with the first phase totaling USD 100 million in the Kendal Special Economic Zone and the second phase totaling USD 60 million.”
In their operational plan, the company aims to achieve an export capacity of up to 25,000 containers of furniture per year once all phases of construction are complete. During the initial operational phase, export capacity is projected to reach approximately 15,000 containers per year, the majority of which will be allocated to meet international market demand.
In addition to strengthen national export performance, this investment is also expected to generate significant economic benefits through job creation. Overall, the project is projected to create up to 9,000 jobs, with approximately 6,000 workers to be hired during the initial operational phase.
The presence of PT Kuka Furniture Industry Indonesia is also expected to have a multiplier effect on regional economic growth, particularly in driving the development of the furniture industry and related supply chains in Indonesia.
Juliani Kusumaningrum, Director of the Kendal SEZ, said that the presence of Kuka Furniture Industry Indonesia further strengthens the Kendal SEZ’s position as an investment destination for export-oriented manufacturing.
“The investment by PT Kuka Furniture Industry Indonesia marks an important step in expanding the industrial ecosystem in the Kendal Special Economic Zone, particularly in the furniture sector, which holds immense export potential. With its significant production capacity and substantial job creation, we are confident that the company’s presence will make a positive contribution to both regional and national economic growth,” She said.
She also added that the Kendal Special Economic Zone offers various tax incentives that enhance investment competitiveness, such as tax holidays, VAT exemptions, and import duty exemptions, which are expected to support the company’s smooth operations in the future.
With the start of construction on this production
facility, PT Kuka Furniture Industry Indonesia is expected to begin operations
soon and help strengthen Indonesia’s position as one of the region’s leading
export-oriented furniture manufacturing hubs.