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%). Among trading partners, non-oil and gas imports were primarily sourced from China, with imports surging 15.42%, followed by the US (2.61%), the EU (85.62%), and ASEAN (0.99%). By contrast, imports from Japan plunged 19.54%. For the first five months of the year, imports increased 15.24% to USD 111.33 billion source: Statistics Indonesia

Imports YoY in Indonesia decreased to 22.16 percent in May from 22.49 percent in April of 2026. Imports YoY in Indonesia averaged 14.25 percent from 1960 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 143.70 percent in January of 1975 and a record low of -66.00 percent in January of 1966. This page includes a chart with historical data for Indonesia Imports YoY. Indonesia Imports YoY - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on July of 2026.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-06-02 04:00 AM
Imports YoY
Apr 22.49% 1.51% 3.25%
2026-07-01 04:30 AM
Imports YoY
May 22.16% 22.49% 19.5%
2026-08-03 04:00 AM
Imports YoY
Jun 22.16%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Balance of Trade -1610.20 89.10 USD Million May 2026
Capital Flows -4925.00 8938.00 USD Million Mar 2026
Crude Oil Production 566.00 567.00 BBL/D/1K Mar 2026
Current Account -4008.00 -2478.00 USD Million Mar 2026
Current Account to GDP -0.10 -0.61 percent of GDP Dec 2025
Exports 23203.50 25302.80 USD Million May 2026
Exports by Category
Exports by Country
Exports YoY -5.73 21.98 percent May 2026
External Debt 433379.45 433185.45 USD Million Mar 2026
Foreign Direct Investment 250.00 256.30 IDR Trillion Mar 2026
Foreign Direct Investment YoY 8.50 4.30 percent Mar 2026
Gold Reserves 87.04 85.53 Tonnes Mar 2026
Imports 24813.70 25213.70 USD Million May 2026
Imports by Category
Imports by Country
Imports YoY 22.16 22.49 percent May 2026
Remittances 4536.00 4465.04 USD Million Mar 2026
Terrorism Index 4.71 4.17 Points Dec 2025
Tourism Revenues 4046.00 4452.00 USD Million Mar 2026
Tourist Arrivals YoY 1382087.00 1248651.00 May 2026


Indonesia Imports YoY
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
22.16 22.49 143.70 -66.00 1960 - 2026 percent Monthly

News Stream
Indonesia Import Growth Beats Forecasts
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%). Among trading partners, non-oil and gas imports were primarily sourced from China, with imports surging 15.42%, followed by the US (2.61%), the EU (85.62%), and ASEAN (0.99%). By contrast, imports from Japan plunged 19.54%. For the first five months of the year, imports increased 15.24% to USD 111.33 billion
2026-07-01
Indonesia Imports Hit Record High in April
Indonesia’s imports soared 22.49% yoy to a record high of USD 25.21 billion in April 2026, accelerating sharply from a 1.51% gain in March and far exceeding estimates of 3.25%. It marked the fastest growth in imports since August 2022, amid government efforts to support domestic demand and rising oil prices. Non-oil and gas imports grew 14.11% yoy to USD 20.62 billion, mainly driven by higher purchases of machinery and mechanical appliances and parts thereof (7.18%), as well as electrical machinery and equipment and parts (21.85%). Meanwhile, oil and gas imports surged 82.52% to USD 4.60 billion, after a 1.34% rise in March, driven by higher imports of crude oil (67.49%) and oil products (87.76%). Among trading partners, non-oil and gas imports were primarily sourced from the US, surging 47.27%, followed by China (23.94%), the EU (23.44%), and ASEAN (8.45%). By contrast, imports from Japan fell 11.10%. For the first four months of the year, imports rose 13.40% to USD 86.51 billion.
2026-06-02
Indonesia Imports Rise the Least in 4 Months
Indonesia’s imports increased 1.51% year-on-year to USD 19.21 billion in March 2026, slowing sharply from a 10.85% surge in February. It marked the softest growth in imports since last November. Non-oil and gas imports rose 1.54% to USD 16.04 billion, mainly driven by higher purchases of machinery and mechanical appliances and parts thereof (4.61%) and electrical machinery and equipment and parts (4.55%). Meanwhile, oil and gas imports grew 1.34% year-on-year to USD 3.17 billion, rebounding from a 30.36% plunge in February, driven by higher imports of crude oil (1.69%) and oil products (1.21%). Among trading partners, non-oil and gas imports were primarily sourced from the US, soaring 16.84%, followed by EU countries (9.88%), while those from China edged up 0.35%. By contrast, imports from Japan (-26.35%) and ASEAN countries (-14.44%) declined. For the first quarter of the year, imports rose 10.05% to USD 61.30 billion.
2026-05-04


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