Indonesia Bans Sale of Apple iPhone 16

Indonesia has officially banned the sale of Apple's iPhone 16 due to the company's failure to meet local content requirements, which stipulate that at least 40% of components must be produced domestically. The Ministry of Industry stated that Apple has not fulfilled its investment commitments, having invested only 1.5 trillion rupiah instead of the promised 1.71 trillion. As a result, Apple was unable to secure the necessary local content certification for the iPhone 16, which was released in September 2024. While the ban affects official sales, individuals can still import the device for personal use, subject to applicable taxes. This restriction comes amid Indonesia's efforts to protect its domestic industries and encourage foreign companies to invest locally. Apple's limited presence in the Indonesian market contrasts with leading competitors like OPPO and Samsung, which dominate smartphone sales in the region.