Indonesia’s retail sales rose 1.3% yoy in August 2026, accelerating from a 1.1% gain in the prior month and extending growth for a second straight month. The increase marked the fastest pace since March, supported by continued government measures to cushion households against persistent cost pressures. Sales growth strengthened for food, beverages and tobacco (2.6% vs 2.4% in July), while automotive parts sales continued to expand at a slower pace (3.9% vs 5.1%). In contrast, clothing sales fell sharply (-12.4% vs 2.8%). Declines also persisted in fuel (-5.7% vs -7.7%), information and communication equipment (-10.9% vs -20.6%), recreational goods (-0.3% vs -6.7%), and household equipment (-5.2% vs -4.9%). On a monthly basis, retail sales increased 0.8%, rebounding from a 0.1% decline in July and marking the strongest gain in five months. Retail activity is expected to continue expanding in September, although growth is projected to remain broadly steady amid elevated price pressures. source: Bank Indonesia

Retail Sales in Indonesia increased 1.30 percent in August of 2026 over the same month in the previous year. Retail Sales YoY in Indonesia averaged 6.47 percent from 2006 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 40.30 percent in January of 2010 and a record low of -26.30 percent in November of 2008. This page provides - Indonesia Retail Sales YoY - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Indonesia Retail Sales YoY - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on October of 2026.

Retail Sales in Indonesia increased 1.30 percent in August of 2026 over the same month in the previous year. Retail Sales YoY in Indonesia is expected to be -3.00 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Indonesia Retail Sales YoY is projected to trend around 3.70 percent in 2027 and 3.20 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-09-10 03:30 AM
Retail Sales YoY
Jul 1.1% -3% -3.3%
2026-10-09 03:00 AM
Retail Sales YoY
Aug 1.3% 1.1% 1.3%
2026-11-10 03:00 AM
Retail Sales YoY
Sep 1.3% -4%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Consumer Confidence 118.10 118.50 points Sep 2026
Consumer Credit 3648631.00 3638633.00 IDR Billion Aug 2026
Retail Sales MoM 0.80 -0.10 percent Aug 2026
Retail Sales YoY 1.30 1.10 percent Aug 2026


Indonesia Retail Sales YoY
In Indonesia, the year-over-year change in Retail sales compares the aggregated sales of retail goods and services during a certain month to the same month a year ago.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
1.30 1.10 40.30 -26.30 2006 - 2026 percent Monthly
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Indonesia Retail Sales Growth at 5-Month High
Indonesia’s retail sales rose 1.3% yoy in August 2026, accelerating from a 1.1% gain in the prior month and extending growth for a second straight month. The increase marked the fastest pace since March, supported by continued government measures to cushion households against persistent cost pressures. Sales growth strengthened for food, beverages and tobacco (2.6% vs 2.4% in July), while automotive parts sales continued to expand at a slower pace (3.9% vs 5.1%). In contrast, clothing sales fell sharply (-12.4% vs 2.8%). Declines also persisted in fuel (-5.7% vs -7.7%), information and communication equipment (-10.9% vs -20.6%), recreational goods (-0.3% vs -6.7%), and household equipment (-5.2% vs -4.9%). On a monthly basis, retail sales increased 0.8%, rebounding from a 0.1% decline in July and marking the strongest gain in five months. Retail activity is expected to continue expanding in September, although growth is projected to remain broadly steady amid elevated price pressures.
2026-10-09
Indonesia Retail Sales Rise for First Time in 4 Months
Indonesia’s retail sales increased 1.1% year-on-year in July 2026, ending three consecutive months of declines, supported by government measures aimed at cushioning households from persistent cost pressures. The rebound was led by food, beverages and tobacco (2.4% vs -3.6% in June) and clothing (2.8% vs -3.1%). However, growth in automotive parts sales slowed sharply (5.1% vs 18.8%). Meanwhile, spending remained weak on fuel (-7.7% vs -1.5%), information and communication equipment (-20.6% vs -20.2%) and recreational goods (-6.7% vs -6.2%). Household equipment sales also fell 4.9%, reversing a prior 2.8% increase. On a monthly basis, retail sales edged down 0.1%, shifting from a 0.7% rise in June. Retail activity may grow further in August as government support measures continue, though elevated inflationary pressures are likely to constrain the pace of recovery.
2026-09-10
Indonesia Retail Sales Fall the Least in 3 Months
Indonesia’s retail sales dropped 3.0% year-on-year in June 2026, easing from a 3.9% decline in the prior month and marking the mildest fall since the downturn began in April. The softer decrease reflected the initial impact of government support measures aimed at cushioning households from persistent cost pressures and encouraging spending. Sectoral performance stayed uneven: food, beverages and tobacco sales slipped 3.6% (vs -4.1% in May), clothing fell 3.1% (vs -12.0%), and information and communication equipment plunged 20.2% (vs -18.4%). Recreational goods dropped 6.2% after a slight gain previously, while fuel sales reversed into a 1.5% decline. In contrast, household equipment rebounded 2.8% (vs -0.9%), and automotive parts surged 18.8% (vs 11.2%). On a monthly basis, retail sales rose 0.7%, the first rise in three months. With fiscal support measures gaining traction, retail activity is expected to strengthen in July, offering tentative signs of stabilisation in consumer demand.
2026-08-11