Indonesian Pawn Industry Expands Appraiser Capacity to Meet Growing Gold Demand

Rising Gold Interest Drives Workforce Expansion

The Indonesian pawn industry is experiencing significant growth driven by increasing public interest in gold assets, leading to an expansion in their workforce of expert appraisers. PT Gadai ValueMax Indonesia, a private pawn company, noted that the demand for professional appraisers continues to rise in line with the growing pawn business and the public's interest in gold ¹

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Strategic Workforce Planning

Budi Gadai Indonesia, another prominent player in the industry, is planning to add 40 new appraisers throughout 2026. This planned expansion includes 20 appraisers specializing in electronics, motor vehicles, and warehouse goods (EKL), and 20 gold appraisers ²

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Industry Growth Drivers

The growth in the pawn industry is primarily driven by the increasing public interest in gold as an investment asset. Both Gadai ValueMax and Budi Gadai Indonesia are capitalizing on this trend by enhancing their appraisal capabilities to handle the rising volume of transactions. The need for expert appraisers is becoming more critical as the industry expands ¹

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