Indonesia recorded a trade surplus of US$0.95 billion in January 2026, marking its 69th consecutive month of surplus, although the figure narrowed significantly as imports grew faster than exports. According to data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), exports reached US$22.16 billion, rising 3.39% year‑on‑year, while imports jumped 18.21% to US$21.21 billion, largely driven by increased purchases of raw materials and capital goods. The surplus was primarily supported by the non‑oil and gas sector, which posted a US$3.22 billion surplus, offsetting a US$2.27 billion deficit in the oil and gas sector. Key contributors included animal or vegetable fats and oils, mineral fuels, and iron and steel.  Export growth was driven mainly by non‑oil and gas commodities such as vegetable oils—which surged 46.05% year‑on‑year—nickel and its derivatives, and electrical machinery. Manufacturing continued to dominate export composition, with China, the United States, and India remaining Indonesia’s largest export destinations. On the import side, increases were recorded across all major categories, including non‑oil and gas imports rising 16.71%, and oil and gas imports rising 27.52%. The overall narrowing of the surplus reflects stronger domestic demand for inputs and ongoing reliance on energy imports.Source: https://jakartaglobe.id/business/indonesias-january-trade-surplus-falls-to-095b-as-imports-outpace-exports  (ICE GIACARTA)

Fonte notizia: Jakarta Globe, 2 March 2026