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Part of Increased logistics and operating costs are being passed onto consumers, threatening food security across nations.

How could high logistics costs in North Sulawesi affect market prices in Manado?

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Higher logistics costs could drive up consumer prices in Manado. High logistics costs, which stand at 14.29 percent of GDP, are driving inflation in North Sulawesi. This friction acts like a regressive tax, causing global supply shocks to translate into higher domestic prices for goods and services. Since Manado is located within North Sulawesi, it is subject to this regional inflation. The reports indicate that price stability in Manado remains unfinished until goods can reach the city as cheaply as they reach Jakarta.

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The facts so far

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  • Logistics costs stand at 14.29 percent of GDP, equivalent to about Rp3,400 trillion a year.eurasiareview.com
  • In October 2026, inflation in North Sulawesi was 8.07 percent, while in Jakarta it was 2.52 percent.eurasiareview.com
  • High logistics costs fall hardest on eastern provinces and outer islands.eurasiareview.com
  • Average dwelling time at major ports fell to 3.02 days in 2025.eurasiareview.com

Why it matters

For Manado and the wider North Sulawesi region, high logistics costs function like a regressive tax that increases the cost of living. This disproportionately affects poorer households who spend more of their income on food, threatening local food security and economic stability.

Nationally, Indonesia is attempting to use logistics reform, such as the National Logistics Ecosystem, as a tool for macroeconomic stability. The high costs in eastern provinces highlight the challenge of ensuring that economic benefits and price stability are evenly distributed across the archipelago, rather than being concentrated in the capital, Jakarta.

What we don't know yet

  • How quickly will the National Logistics Ecosystem reduce the friction and costs in North Sulawesi?
  • Will the planned Dutch East Indies gasoline blend help mitigate the impact of volatile energy prices on transport costs?

What would change this answer

The National Logistics Ecosystem successfully reduces port dwelling time and service times across North Sulawesi.The cost of moving goods will decrease, easing the inflationary pressure on Manado.
Global energy prices remain volatile or increase significantly.The cost of fuel for transport will rise, counteracting logistics reforms and keeping prices high in Manado.

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