PT Gudang Garam Tbk

PT Gudang Garam Tbk is a leading Indonesian company specializing in the production of cigarettes, particularly the distinct clove-based kretek, which are a signature product of Indonesia. Established in 1958 in Kediri, East Java, Gudang Garam has grown to become one of the country’s largest tobacco manufacturers, recognized for its portfolio covering hand-rolled, machine-made, and klobot kretek cigarettes. The company’s operations are vertically integrated, featuring manufacturing facilities, in-house packaging production, and a dedicated distribution arm. Beyond its core tobacco business, Gudang Garam is involved in supporting sectors such as paperboard manufacturing, infrastructure, transportation services, and trading. With a substantial domestic market share, Gudang Garam is both a significant contributor to Indonesia’s fiscal revenues through excise duties and a major private employer. It maintains its presence internationally, exporting products and serving customers worldwide, and has diversified into related industries, underlining its role as a key player in Indonesia’s consumer goods sector.