Bali's Goods Import Value Rises, Exports Decline

Bali’s goods import value for January-February 2026 reached US$26.43 million. According to data from the Bali Central Statistics Agency (BPS), this figure grew by 29.53% compared to the same period in the previous year. The increase in imports was mainly driven by a rise in raw materials and auxiliaries, reaching US$15.19 million or 39.80%.

Meanwhile, consumer goods imports were recorded at US$9.02 million, up 31.69%. Conversely, capital goods imports experienced a decline of 17.38%, amounting to US$2.22 million.

The Head of BPS Bali, Agus Gede Hendrayana Hermawan, highlighted the significant imports of consumer goods. Ideally, the value of capital goods and raw material imports should be higher to encourage production activities and stimulate the economy.

“What is quite interesting, besides that, is the type of goods being imported. Now, if we break it down by type, there are many consumer goods,” said Hendrayana on Wednesday (1/4/2026).

“In terms of the economy, it would be better if the imported commodities were capital goods or raw materials because that would drive production,” added Hendrayana.

BPS data for January-February 2026 shows that several consumer goods import commodities experienced increases, including tanned leather (34.69%), precious metals and jewellery/gemstones (39.64%). The commodity with the highest import value increase was paperboard and articles thereof, reaching 449.01%.

Bali’s Exports Decline

Amid the rising import value, Bali’s exports actually declined. The export value for January-February 2026 was recorded at US$96.08 million, down 5.04% from the same period previously.

The export decline mainly occurred in the processing industry sector, valued at US$82.78 million or 4.27%. The agriculture sector also saw a decline in export value of US$13.23 million or 8.88%.

Nevertheless, Bali’s trade balance still recorded a surplus because the export value was higher than imports. The main export commodities of Bali are still dominated by fish, crustaceans, and molluscs to the United States (US).

“Our trade balance is still in surplus, meaning our exports are still much higher than imports. But because exports fell at the beginning, the trade balance surplus is lower than before,” explained Hendrayana.