Abdul Sobur

Abdul Sobur

business leader Indonesia

Abdul Sobur is the Chairman of the Indonesian Furniture and Handicraft Industry Association (HIMKI). He has been vocal about the challenges faced by Indonesia's furniture and handicraft industry, particularly in light of recent U.S. tariff increases on Indonesian exports. Sobur emphasizes the need for immediate government action and strategic negotiations to mitigate the impact of these tariffs, which threaten the competitiveness of Indonesian products in the U.S. market.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
3 wks
Reach
2,794,347
Power
11,432$
Sentiment
5.62
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Indonesia 8 5.62 0.79% +30% 273,523,615 2,794,347 $1,119,000 11,432$
Totals 8 273,523,615 2,794,347 $1,119,000 11,432$
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Recent Mentions

Indonesia Indonesia: Abdul Sobur stated that the 19 percent tariff is almost equivalent to the profit margin of Indonesian exporters. 5

Kompas: Tarif AS Mulai Berlaku, Bagaimana Nasib Indonesia?

Indonesia Indonesia: Abdul Sobur stated that the 19 percent tariff is almost equivalent to the profit margin of exporters. 5

Kompas: Tarif Ekspor Indonesia ke AS Masih 10 Persen hingga Ada Kesepahaman Final

Indonesia Indonesia: Abdul Sobur, the Chairman of the Indonesian Furniture and Craft Industry Association (HIMKI), discussed the challenges faced by the labor-intensive furniture industry. 6

Kompas: Industri Padat Karya Susah, Tenaga Kerja Hadapi Tekanan

Indonesia Indonesia: Abdul Sobur mentioned that the 19 percent tariff is still better than the previous projection of 32 percent. 7

Kompas: Tantangan Belum Usai, Tarif 19 Persen dari AS Tetap Bisa Jadi Beban

Indonesia Indonesia: Abdul Sobur, the Chairman of the Indonesian Furniture and Craft Industry Association, warns that high tariffs from the US could significantly impact the furniture industry. 6

Kompas: Imbas Tarif Trump, Industri Alas Kaki dan Mebel Indonesia Bisa Goyah

Indonesia Indonesia: Abdul Sobur views the tariff negotiations between Indonesia and the US as serious and critical for the furniture industry. 6

Kompas: Babak Baru Negosiasi Tarif AS, Menperin: Saatnya Bekerja Lebih Pintar

Indonesia Indonesia: Abdul Sobur is the Chairman of the Indonesian Furniture and Craft Industry Association (HIMKI) and expressed concerns about the impact of higher tariffs on the furniture and craft industry. 5

Kompas: Ancaman Tarif Lebih Tinggi buat Pelaku Industri RI Waswas

Indonesia Indonesia: Abdul Sobur is the Chairman of the Indonesian Furniture and Craft Industry Association (HIMKI) and expressed concerns about the impact of higher tariffs on the furniture industry. 5

Kompas: Ancaman Tarif Lebih Tinggi buat Pelaku Industri RI Waswas

Indonesia Indonesia: Abdul Sobur is the Chairman of the Indonesian Furniture and Handicraft Industry Association (HIMKI) who commented on the court's decision. 7

Kompas: Kebijakannya Diblokir Pengadilan Federal AS, Apakah Ini Akhir dari Tarif Trump?

Indonesia Indonesia: Abdul Sobur, the Chairman of the Indonesian Furniture and Craft Industry Association (HIMKI), stated that the national furniture and craft industry has been facing significant pressure since April 2025. 6

Kompas: Awan Gelap PHK di Industri Furnitur dan Tekstil