Imports dominate the Indonesian water and industrial pumps market, accounting for more than 90 percent of the total market. Japan, China, Singapore and Germany are the key competitors for U.S. exporters. The total market demand in 2006 for water and industrial pumps was $862 million. If the domestic and export markets remain stable, it is predicted that the growth of total domestic demand will increase by 10 to 15 percent annually over the next five years.

Indonesia’s water and industrial pumps market represents growing potential for U.S. exporters. In 2006, U.S. water and industrial pumps accounted for $159 million, or 18 percent of the market. U.S. was the main supplier, contributing 18 percent of the country’s imports followed by Japan (17 percent), China (10 percent), Singapore (8.5 percent) and Germany (5 percent). U.S. pump companies that are represented in Indonesia include Aurora, Byron Jackson, David Brown, Durco, Fairbank Morse, Goulds, Ingersoll-Dresser, ITT, Milton Roy, Mission, Myers, Peerless, Patterson, Pulsafeeder, Reddy Buffaloes, Ropar, Viking, Warren Rupp, Wilden, and Wortington.

Industry sources believe U.S. products will continue to find a good market in Indonesia. U.S. brands known for their quality and durability have progressively gained market share in the past three years. American water and industrial pumps manufacturers need more exposure to the water and industrial pumps sector in Indonesia.