Indonesia Exports Rise More Than Expected

2026-08-03 04:36 By Chusnul Chotimah 1 min. read

Indonesia's exports surged 8.84% yoy to USD 25.46 billion in June 2026, recovering from a 5.73% decline in May, which was the steepest fall in six months, and surpassing market forecasts of a 0.25% rise.

It marked the fourth increase in exports so far this year.

Non-oil and gas exports rose 9.46% to USD 24.45 billion, driven by increases in animal and vegetable fats and oils (10.45%), mineral fuels (49.67%), iron and steel (7.43%), and electrical machinery and equipment, including parts (4.01%).

By destination, non-oil and gas exports grew mainly to key trading partners, including the US (15.40%), China (20.07%), Japan (7.13%), India (8.11%), and ASEAN (12.03%).

By contrast, oil and gas exports fell 3.78%, largely due to a decline in crude oil (-100.0%) and natural gas (-9.90%) exports.

For the first five months of 2026, exports grew 4.13% to USD 140.81 billion.

Meanwhile, oil and gas exports fell 3.78%, largely due to a decline in crude oil (-100.0%) and natural gas (-9.90%) exports



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Indonesia Exports Rise More Than Expected
Indonesia's exports surged 8.84% yoy to USD 25.46 billion in June 2026, recovering from a 5.73% decline in May, which was the steepest fall in six months, and surpassing market forecasts of a 0.25% rise. It marked the fourth increase in exports so far this year. Non-oil and gas exports rose 9.46% to USD 24.45 billion, driven by increases in animal and vegetable fats and oils (10.45%), mineral fuels (49.67%), iron and steel (7.43%), and electrical machinery and equipment, including parts (4.01%). By destination, non-oil and gas exports grew mainly to key trading partners, including the US (15.40%), China (20.07%), Japan (7.13%), India (8.11%), and ASEAN (12.03%). By contrast, oil and gas exports fell 3.78%, largely due to a decline in crude oil (-100.0%) and natural gas (-9.90%) exports. For the first five months of 2026, exports grew 4.13% to USD 140.81 billion. Meanwhile, oil and gas exports fell 3.78%, largely due to a decline in crude oil (-100.0%) and natural gas (-9.90%) exports
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