Indonesia records August trade surplus as exports rise 6.72%
BPS put August merchandise exports at US$26.61 billion and imports at US$23.06 billion. The January–August trade surplus stood at US$7.25 billion.
Data includedArticle subject labels can be suggestions and are not editorial confirmation.
BPS put August merchandise exports at US$26.61 billion and imports at US$23.06 billion. The January–August trade surplus stood at US$7.25 billion.
Data includedTotal value rose 13.1 percent in the first half of 2026, while non-oil exports increased 23.9 percent. The figures also show a higher export share within total trade.
The agriculture ministry’s 28 August figure is cumulative since the start of the year, not a full-year total.
Data includedOECD figures measure seasonally adjusted changes in current US dollars.
The 2025 figures show different maritime shares by weight and value.
The second-quarter release sets out trading partners’ shares.
The energy product deficit widened from the previous quarter.
Import quantity and value grew at different rates over the decade.
The ministry reported services exports of $124.9 billion.
Seven-month trade with member countries was reported at $10.1 billion.
The ministry announced earlier application of the 12% seasonal rate.
The fourth New York meeting covered software and other service industries.