Indonesia’s trade balance in October 2025 recorded a surplus of USD 2.39 billion, supported by rising exports of USD 24.24 billion (up 6.96% yoy) against imports of USD 21.84 billion (up 2.19% yoy). Cumulatively, from January to October 2025, the surplus reached USD 35.88 billion, driven by non-oil and gas commodities which posted a surplus of USD 51.51 billion, while oil and gas remained in deficit at USD 15.63 billion. Key contributors to export growth included animal/vegetable fats and oils (USD 28.12 billion), mineral fuels (USD 22.59 billion), iron and steel (USD 15.79 billion), nickel (USD 7.39 billion), and footwear (USD 5.47 billion). Major export destinations were China, the US, and India, accounting for 41.84% of total non-oil and gas exports. On the import side, Indonesia recorded USD 198.16 billion in the January–October 2025 period, with non-oil and gas imports valued at USD 171.61 billion and oil and gas imports declining 12.67% to USD 26.56 billion. Capital goods imports rose significantly to USD 40.55 billion, up 18.67% yoy, reflecting stronger investment activity. China remained the largest source of imports at USD 70.19 billion, followed by Japan (USD 12.17 billion) and the US (USD 8.17 billion). Overall, the trade balance performance highlights Indonesia’s resilience, with strong non-oil and gas exports offsetting oil and gas deficits, while rising capital goods imports signal ongoing industrial and infrastructure expansion.Source: https://rri.co.id/en/business/2013661/indonesia-s-trade-balance-surplus-reaches-us-2-39-billion-in-october-2025 (ICE GIACARTA)

Fonte notizia: rri.co.id, 2 December 2025