US anti-dumping duties threaten viability of Indonesian solar panel exports
Indonesia's solar panel sector faces a steep hurdle as U.S. anti-dumping and countervailing duties could render shipments unprofitable.
U.S. trade authorities have imposed a combined final dumping margin of 94.36% and a countervailing subsidy rate of more than 73.20% on solar panels produced in Indonesia. Herman Darnel, chair of the expert council of the Indonesian Solar Energy Association, said these duties create a substantial financial strain that could make exporting to the United States uneconomical. He emphasized that the full impact on national export volumes will depend on the latest trade realization data, which has yet to be released.
Although no specific companies have confirmed cancelled expansion plans, the tariff pressure is prompting a review of production capacity and profitability. Darnel warned that reduced market access may lead to lower factory utilization and uncertain investment returns for Indonesian manufacturers.
Why it matters
The duties could sharply curtail Indonesia's solar exports, affecting global supply chains and domestic industry jobs.
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