Critical Update for Exporters, Indonesia's Ministry of Trade has enforced a strict ban on 12 import categories, effective January 1, 2026. This regulation applies across the board, including Free Trade Zones and SEZs, aimed at curbing smuggling and protecting the environment.

Banned Items Include:
- Key Commodities: Sugar, Specific types of Rice (Direct impact on Thailand).
- Hazardous/Waste: Used clothes/bags, Ozone-depleting substances, Mercury-containing medical devices.
- Others: Traditional agricultural tools, Thermal electronics.

Source: Globthailand.com  
Compiled by: Thai Business Information Center