Indonesia, the world’s fourth-most populous country, has blocked the marketing and sale of the newly released iPhone 16 due to Apple’s failure to comply with local investment regulations. According to the country’s Industry Ministry, the regulations require that 40% of the components used in phones sold in Indonesia be sourced from local materials.
This strict regulation aims to support the local economy by mandating that foreign companies like Apple invest in Indonesia and utilize Indonesian materials for their products. Reports indicate that Apple had previously committed to investing $108 million in the country but had only invested $96 million as of earlier this month, falling short of the requirements needed to sell its devices in Indonesia.
The Indonesian government has implemented similar bans in the past to encourage domestic production, aiming to strengthen the local currency and promote products made within the country.
