Active Role in Export Markets
IEA continues to play an active role in supporting and facilitating Indonesian companies to enhance their competitiveness in the global export market, strengthen business networks, and open opportunities for international trade.
Legal Acknowledgment
On April 27, 2018, IEA obtained legal acknowledgment from the Ministry of Law and Human Rights of the Republic of Indonesia through Decree No. AHU-0005777.AH.01.07 Year 2018. On October 8, 2018, IEA received final legal standing from the Supreme Court of Indonesia through Decree No. 435 PK/PDT/2018.
Recognition by KADIN Indonesia
On June 11, 2009, IEA received official recognition from KADIN Indonesia through Decree No. Skep/086/DP/ALB/VI/2009.
Name Change
On November 29, 1966, GPEIS was renamed to IEA (Indonesia Exporters Association) based on the Decree of the Minister of Trade No. 167/SK/XI/66, signed in Jakarta by the Minister of Trade, Mr. D. Ashari.
Initial Formation
IEA was founded on February 21, 1961 under the name Temporary Indonesia Exporters Association (GPEIS) based on Decree No. 784/M issued by the Minister of Trade of the Republic of Indonesia, Mr. Arifin Harahap.