Indonesia Nears Resolution to Lift iPhone 16 Sales Ban

Government officials suggest a deal could be finalized within weeks following disputes over local manufacturing requirements.

Indonesia banned iPhone 16 sales in October 2024, citing Apple's failure to meet a 40% local content requirement for smartphones sold in the country.
The Indonesian government initially demanded $109 million in investments, later escalating to a $1 billion manufacturing commitment focused on iPhone components.
Apple proposed a $1 billion investment plan, including AirTag manufacturing, but this was rejected as it did not meet the local content criteria for iPhone components.
Indonesia's investment minister expressed optimism that a resolution could be reached within one to two weeks, though specific details of progress remain unclear.
Apple has operated developer academies in Indonesia since 2018 but currently lacks manufacturing facilities in the country, which has a population of 280 million and a significant mobile phone market.