The weakening rupiah, which has depreciated about 20 percent between June and September 2013, results in higher costs for building materials. For example, the price of asphalt has increased significantly. This is felt by the industry as around 56 percent of the country's 1.6 million ton of asphalt demand is imported.

US Dollar vs Indonesian Rupiah (JISDOR):

| Source: Bank Indonesia

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