Trade in textiles and textile products between Indonesia and France has been growing rapidly. Indonesia’s export value of textiles and textile products to France touched $46.52 million in the first half of this year. In terms of exports, France ranks eighth in the European region and Indonesia's position can be consolidated further, feels Arlinda, Director General of National Export Development (PEN), The Ministry of Commerce (Trade). Arlinda says, the European Union has been trying to stem the flood of Chinese textiles after the end to textile quotas in 2005.

He said France is the center of world fashion and apparel manufacturer of high quality apparels. As per statistics, the export value of Indonesia continues to move North. Hence, the Ministry of Trade needs to promote it further through exhibitions and fairs.