About 17 to 25% of the ceramic tiles used in Indonesia are imported; so, export to this country could be highly profitable. In 2014, this number was up to 22%; in 2015, it rose to 23%; and in 2017, it fell to 18%. With demand overall falling from 540 million square meters to 400 million square meters, imports are currently about 70 million square meters. The attached data shows Indonesia's imports of ceramic tiles over the previous three years. Because of diminishing output, the import share of ceramic tiles is only expected to rise in the upcoming years. Due to the still-high gas prices and the reduction of the ACFTA (Asean-China Free Trade Agreement) import duty, which was reduced from 20% to 5%, the ceramics industry is currently going through a challenging moment. 
The Indonesian Ceramic Industry Association (ASAKI) also asks the government to promptly lower the cost of industrial gas, which is still a financial hardship for domestic ceramic manufacturers. The cost of industrial gas is a crucial factor since it can help to lower the high production costs. Due to these causes, ceramic manufacturers' production capacity has also decreased, from 500 million square meters in 2013 to 330 million square meters at the moment. The decline was brought on not just by an influx of imports, primarily from China, but also by weak domestic demand in the short term, which was supported by the falling real estate market. In comparison to other ASEAN nations, which have achieved more than 3 million square meters, the national consumption of ceramics per capita currently stands at roughly 1.4 million square meters. On the other hand, the national ceramics sector, coupled with the expanding domestic market, has a good future potential in the long run. Consumption of domestic ceramics is anticipated to rise as a result of government initiatives encouraging the improvement of infrastructure, construction of real estate, and housing. China has historically dominated the market for this product, with market share reaching 98.84% in 2016, 97.19% in 2015, and 96.03% in 2017. 
The rising trend in ceramic imports from China persisted through the first half of 2018. According to the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the amount of ceramic products imported from China over the period of January to June 2018 increased by 58.86%, from US$ 181.46 million to US$ 288.26 million. The following table provides quantitative data for the last three years on ceramic tile imports. According to the chairperson of the Indonesian Ceramic Sector Association (ASAKI), the domestic ceramic industry is currently in decline as a result of the continued entry of imported goods, which are primarily from China. In that situation, ASAKI will suggest anti-dumping measures to stop imported goods. Currently, Vietnam has a 49 percent anti-dumping duty on imports from China, compared to 69 percent in Europe. The Indonesian Anti-Dumping Committee (KADI) declared the anti-dumping inquiry into imported "frit," a Chinese-origin raw material used to make ceramic items, to be underway. KADI reported that 127,060 tons of frit were imported into Indonesia in total in 2015, with 103,809 tons, or 82% of total imports, coming from China. 
According to KADI's examination of the petition submitted by the petitioners, there were frit imports that were thought to be dumped, resulting in significant loss for the applicant. A link was established between the applicant's loss and the import of dumping frit products from China. On August 8, 2016, KADI started looking into products utilized as ceramic products' raw ingredients. With the tax numbers 3207.20.90.00 and 3207.40.00.00, the Chinese product entered Indonesia. An application presented by PT. Ferro Mas Dinamika and PT. Colorobbia Indonesia, who represent the domestic industry, was the subject of the study. In compliance with Government Regulation No. 34 of 2011 regarding Antidumping Measures, Reward Measures, and Trade Safeguard Measures, KADI carries out investigations. Furthermore, the Minister of Trade's Regulation No. 76 / M-DAG / PER / 12/2012 pertaining to the Investigational Procedures for the Imposition of Antidumping and Reward Measures. Finally, on March 29, 2018, the Indonesian Trade Safeguard Committee (KPPI) started looking into trade security measures (safeguards) on the spike in the number of ceramic tile imports. Following a request by the Association of Indonesian Ceramic Industries (ASAKI), which represents the local ceramic tile manufacturing industry, the investigation was conducted. The increase in the quantity of unsold goods, the drop in production volume, and the decline in domestic sales, which keep domestic industries experiencing financial loss, are just a few indicators of how well domestic industries performed between 2015 and 2017. The number of workers decreased, and there was a loss in productivity and domestic market share in the Indonesian market. Finally, this led to the imposition of a tax of 25.6% on Chinese-imported ceramic raw materials. 
India currently has a very small market share in Indonesia for ceramic tiles, as shown by the statistics on imports for the previous three years that are attached. China's current market share of 96.03% is likely to decrease significantly as a result of the 25.6% anti-dumping duty imposed on it, opening the door for other nations to enter the Indonesian market. Together, the above-explained decline in local manufacturing makes it evident that India can dramatically grow its market share. With only a 4% import duty under the ASEAN-India FTA, India is well-positioned in the current environment. As one of the pioneers in exporting ceramic tiles, both in quality and quantity, in the continent, we will feel great to cooperate with all professional traders from all over the world.
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