Strengthening the Existence of Jepara Furniture Industry with Tour de IFEX 2025

DPD HIMKI Jepara Raya successfully held Tour de IFEX 2025, a strategic initiative aimed at expanding the insights and business networks of Jepara furniture industry players at the Indonesia International Furniture Expo (IFEX) 2025. The event, coordinated by Awal Ananto and Supriyadi, took place on March 8-9, 2025 at the Jakarta International Expo (JIExpo), Kemayoran, Jakarta.

This tour ensured that the participants' journey and experience ran smoothly and provided maximum benefits. The group consisting of entrepreneurs, exporters, and furniture designers from Jepara departed together in an enthusiastic atmosphere to explore the latest trends in the furniture industry.

Mission of Tour de IFEX 2025

This tour aims to:

Introduce the latest innovations and trends in the furniture and woodcraft industry.
Establish connections with business partners from within and outside the country.
Increase the competitiveness of Jepara furniture products in the global market.

Enthusiasm and Participation of Participants

Participants were very enthusiastic in participating in various exhibition sessions, from product exploration to business meetings with exhibitors. This event also became an inspiration for the Jepara furniture industry to continue to innovate and improve production quality.

"Tour de IFEX 2025 is not just a trip, but a real step to strengthen Jepara's position as the world's furniture center. We hope that participants can bring home new insights and greater business opportunities." (Said Awal Ananto, as coordinator)

In line with this, Supriyadi added, "This event is a golden opportunity for Jepara furniture industry players to get to know global trends better and establish strategic partnerships. We hope that participation in IFEX 2025 can pave the way for wider market expansion and increase the competitiveness of Jepara products in the international arena."

With the success of Tour de IFEX 2025, DPD HIMKI Jepara Raya is committed to continuing to support the progress of the Jepara furniture industry through various other innovative programs.

Jepara Optimistic Furniture Industry Will Recover

The international furniture exhibition, Indonesian International Furniture Expo (IFEX) 2025, was officially held at the Jakarta International Expo (Jiexpo), Kemayoran, Jakarta. This event is an important event for furniture industry players, including entrepreneurs from Jepara who participated in the exhibition.

The Chairman of the Jepara DPRD, Dr. H. Agus Sutisna, SH., MH., along with the ranks of Deputy Chairmen and members of Commission B of the Jepara DPRD attended this event in person. Their presence is a form of real support for the Jepara furniture industry which is known as one of the best in the world.

"IFEX is a great momentum for the Jepara furniture industry to expand its market and introduce its superior products. We strongly support local entrepreneurs to continue to innovate and compete at the global level," said Agus Sutisna.

In this exhibition, various furniture products from Jepara are exhibited, ranging from classic furniture to modern designs that are adjusted to international market trends. The quality of Jepara's wood and carving art are the main attractions for visitors, including buyers from abroad.

Jepara DPRD sees IFEX as a great opportunity to encourage the growth of the local furniture industry. With the increasing interest of the international market in Jepara products, it is hoped that this sector will be able to rise stronger and have a positive impact on the regional economy.

The IFEX 2025 exhibition itself was attended by hundreds of participants from various countries, making it one of the largest furniture events in Asia. For Jepara furniture entrepreneurs, participation in this event is not just an exhibition, but also a strategic step to expand business networks and build global partnerships.

With support from various parties, optimism about the revival of the Jepara furniture industry is increasingly evident. Through innovation, promotion, and commitment to quality, Jepara furniture products are expected to continue to compete and strengthen their position in the international market.