Bank Indonesia Reveals Agriculture as a Pillar Amid Economic Challenges, Exports Reach Rp166 Trillion
The agriculture sector has once again affirmed its role as the main pillar of the national economy amid various global pressures. Bank Indonesia (BI) revealed that the performance of this sector is not only stable but also shows significant acceleration, reflected in the surge of export value reaching Rp166.71 trillion in 2025.
These findings refer to the results of the Business Activity Survey (SKDU) released by BI, which recorded business activity in the first quarter of 2026 remaining in the expansion zone. This indicates the resilience of the domestic economy remains intact despite facing uncertain global dynamics.
Director of BI’s Communication Department, Anton Pitono, stated that overall business performance is still solid. “The SKDU results indicate that business activity performance in the first quarter of 2026 is maintained,” Anton said in an official statement in Jakarta on Saturday.
Quantitatively, the Weighted Net Balance (SBT) was recorded at 10.11 per cent in the first quarter of 2026. This figure is slightly lower than the fourth quarter of 2025, which reached 10.61 per cent, but still shows that business activity remains in a growth phase.
Anton explained that the majority of business fields recorded positive performance. Among them are the financial services sector, agriculture, forestry and fisheries, processing industry, as well as wholesale and retail trade.
Specifically for the agriculture sector, its contribution is increasingly dominant along with rising domestic demand during the period of national religious holidays. Momentum such as Chinese New Year, Nyepi, Ramadan, to Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijriah also drives food production and distribution activities.
In addition to seasonal factors, the improved performance of this sector is also supported by the harvest season occurring during that period. The combination of high demand and adequate supply creates a beneficial balance for business actors in the agriculture sector.
From an operational perspective, the utilised production capacity in the first quarter of 2026 was recorded at 73.33 per cent, an increase compared to the previous quarter at 73.15 per cent. This increase is mainly supported by the agriculture sector and the processing industry.
The financial condition of businesses is also assessed to remain healthy. Company liquidity and profitability are in good condition, supported by relatively easier access to financing.