Indonesia’s imports surged 22.16% yoy to USD 24.81 billion in May 2026, exceeding expectations of 19.5%, but easing slightly from a 22.49% rise in April, which was the fastest import growth since August 2022. The strong import growth was driven by government efforts to support domestic demand and higher oil prices. Oil and gas imports jumped 70.78% to USD 4.51 billion, driven by higher imports of oil products (99.49%). Meanwhile, non-oil and gas imports grew 14.89% year-on-year to USD 20.30 billion, mainly driven by higher purchases of machinery and mechanical appliances and parts thereof (13.44%), plastics and plastic products (39.78%), as well as iron and steel (25.86%). For the first five months of the year, imports increased 15.24% to USD 111.33 billion. source: Statistics Indonesia

Imports in Indonesia averaged 5113.30 USD Million from 1959 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 25213.70 USD Million in April of 2026 and a record low of 21.00 USD Million in September of 1959. This page provides the latest reported value for - Indonesia Imports - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. Indonesia Imports - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on July of 2026.

Imports in Indonesia is expected to be 23500.00 USD Million by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Indonesia Imports is projected to trend around 24000.00 USD Million in 2027 and 256000.00 USD Million in 2028, according to our econometric models.



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Balance of Trade -1610.20 89.10 USD Million May 2026
Exports 23203.50 25302.80 USD Million May 2026
Exports YoY -5.73 21.98 percent May 2026
Imports 24813.70 25213.70 USD Million May 2026
Imports YoY 22.16 22.49 percent May 2026
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Indonesia Imports
From 2004 to 2012, imports to Indonesia tripled, as large portion of the population entered middle-class and propelled higher purchases of oil and consumption goods. However, starting in mid-2013, imports have been declining due to low commodity prices and weak domestic consumption and investment. Main imports products are: oil and gas (around 17 percent of total imports), nuclear reactions, boilers, mechanical appliances (19 percent); iron and steel (5.4 percent), organic chemical materials (4.8 percent) and vehicles (4.5 percent). Main import partners are: China (25 percent of the total imports), Japan (11 percent), Singapore (7.6 percent), Thailand (6.8 percent) and the United States (6.4 percent).
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
24813.70 25213.70 25213.70 21.00 1959 - 2026 USD Million Monthly


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