Sharia Economic and Management Business Journal (SEMBJ)
Vol. 6 No. 3 (2025): October

Determinant of Muslim Consumers in Indonesia to Purchase MSMEs Products: Does Halal Certification Matters?

Ali Azhar, Jeihan (Unknown)
Sodik, Fajar (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
19 Oct 2025

Abstract

Background: Indonesia has the world’s largest Muslim population, which drives strong demand for halal-certified products due to religious obligations. Understanding what influences Muslim consumer behavior is essential. Method: This study adopts a quantitative approach with purposive sampling. Data were collected through surveys in Indonesia during October 2023, yielding 308 valid questionnaires. Analysis was performed using Structural Equation Modeling - Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS) via SmartPLS 3. The Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) guided the investigation into factors affecting purchase intentions for halal-certified products from Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). Results: Findings show that halal certification, religiosity, subjective norms, halal awareness, consumer satisfaction, and trust significantly influence purchase intentions. Conversely, perceived behavioral control and attitudes do not significantly affect purchase intention. Conclusion: Enhancing halal knowledge and awareness is a key strategy to increase Muslims’ purchase intentions for MSME halal products. Policymakers and halal certification authorities should enforce consistent inspections on MSME products to ensure alignment with Islamic principles, thereby boosting consumer confidence.

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Journal Info

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sembj

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Subject

Religion Agriculture, Biological Sciences & Forestry Computer Science & IT Economics, Econometrics & Finance Education Other

Description

SEMB-J, sharia economic and management business journal is peer-reviewed journal published by Yayasan Darussalam Bengkulu. SEMB-J focus on the research of sharia economic and management business. The aim of this journal is to explore and develop economic management related to islamic and business. ...