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Indonesia’s Exports and Imports in the First 8 Months of 2026: Strong Import Growth, Trade Surplus Maintained
Indonesia’s exports and imports recorded positive growth in the first eight months of 2026. Exports reached US$193.64 billion, while imports increased by 19.84%, resulting in a trade surplus of US$7.25 billion.
Southeast Asia Maintains Growth Momentum Amid Multiple Challenges
In 2026, Southeast Asia’s economy continued to demonstrate resilience amid changes in global trade, energy markets, and supply chains. According to the Asian Development Bank (ADB)’s September 2026 update, growth in developing economies in Southeast Asia is forecast to reach 4.7% in 2026, slightly higher than the previous forecast. Manufacturing, services, and domestic demand continued to support growth, although energy costs and trade uncertainties remain factors to monitor.
Against this backdrop, Indonesia remains one of the region’s largest economies, with international trade playing an important role in manufacturing activities and regional supply chains.
Indonesia’s Exports and Imports in the First 8 Months of 2026
According to BPS – Statistics Indonesia, during the first eight months of 2026, Indonesia’s total exports reached US$193.64 billion, an increase of 4.74% compared with the same period in 2025. Non-oil and gas exports reached US$185.63 billion, up 5.48%. In August 2026 alone, exports reached US$26.61 billion, increasing 6.72% year-on-year.
On the import side, imports reached US$186.39 billion, rising by 19.84%. Non-oil and gas imports reached US$157.09 billion, up 16.83%. In August, imports amounted to US$23.06 billion, an increase of 19.09% year-on-year.
Indonesia’s exports and imports in the first eight months of 2026
A notable point is that imports grew significantly faster than exports, indicating stronger demand for goods supporting production and investment activities in Indonesia.
Nickel and Manufacturing Continue to Support Exports
Within Indonesia’s non-oil and gas export structure, nickel and nickel products recorded notable growth of 50.12%, equivalent to an increase of approximately US$2.87 billion.
Several other commodity groups also recorded growth, including mineral fuels, animal and vegetable fats and oils, chemical products, iron and steel, electrical machinery and equipment, vehicles, and mechanical machinery. Meanwhile, precious metals, jewellery, and precious stones declined by 42.82%.
By industry, manufactured products accounted for 82.40% of Indonesia’s total exports, reaching US$159.55 billion and increasing by 7.87%. In contrast, exports from agriculture, forestry, and fisheries declined by 18.45%, while mining and other products decreased by 4.94%.
China Remains a Major Export Market and Import Source
During the first eight months of the year, China was Indonesia’s largest non-oil and gas export market, with exports reaching US$47.44 billion, accounting for 25.55%. The United States followed with US$22.41 billion, while India reached US$12.77 billion. Exports to ASEAN totaled US$36.44 billion, representing 19.63%.
On the import side, China’s role was even more significant. Indonesia imported US$66.64 billion worth of goods from China, accounting for 42.42% of total non-oil and gas imports. ASEAN ranked second, with US$22.91 billion, equivalent to 14.58%.
Intermediate Goods and Machinery Account for a Large Share of Imports
Indonesia’s import structure shows strong demand for goods supporting production activities. Intermediate goods reached US$133.38 billion, accounting for 71.56% of total imports, up 20.67% compared with the same period last year. Capital goods reached US$36.75 billion, representing 19.71%, while consumer goods accounted for 8.73%.
Imports of machinery, mechanical appliances, and electrical machinery and equipment also increased significantly. In particular, imports of electrical machinery and equipment rose by 22.94%, equivalent to an increase of approximately US$4.58 billion.
Indonesia Maintains a Trade Surplus
Despite imports growing faster than exports, Indonesia recorded a US$7.25 billion trade surplus in the first eight months of 2026. The non-oil and gas trade balance recorded a surplus of US$28.54 billion, offsetting the US$21.29 billion deficit in the oil and gas sector.
Overall, the first eight months of 2026 show clear growth in both directions of Indonesia’s trade, with exports supported by manufacturing and nickel, while imports increased strongly in machinery, equipment, and intermediate goods. These developments provide further insight into production activity and market demand in Indonesia’s role within regional supply chains.
Infographic of Indonesia’s exports and imports in August 2026
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