Economist at the Institute for Development of Economics and Finance (Indef) Bhima Yudhistira said that the recovery in the export-oriented manufacturing sector would be faster.

Especially those partnering with China and the United States (US). The reason is that this sector processes finished goods. Does not require a long production chain.

"So, not all manufacturing recovery is evenly distributed," he said

The CPO industry and those that produce semi-finished goods, for example. The recovery times for these sectors will not be the same as for the chemical industry or machine assembly.

According to Bhima, the textile and textile product (TPT) industry will recover longer than other industries. Because, the textile business is closely related to the lifestyle or lifestyle of the community.

During a pandemic like now, all consumers, both at home and abroad, tend to hold back on fashion shopping. "Footwear or clothing (TPT) is finished goods, then exported. So, an industry like that is waiting for a recovery in household consumption. Especially in Europe or the US. Europe will not recover as fast as the US or China, ”said Bhima.

TPT also contributes to a higher number of unemployed than other industries. The unemployment rate by the garment or clothing industry is in the range of 13.11 percent. Meanwhile, the textile industry contributed 14.4 percent to the unemployment rate.

Overall, added Bhima, the recovery of the manufacturing industry will be good until the end of the year. "The important thing is that the export momentum can be maintained," he ordered.