Cigarette Production in Indonesia Surges, Highest in 16 Months

Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia - Cigarette production in Indonesia surged in April 2026. Data from the Directorate General of Customs and Excise under the Ministry of Finance shows that cigarette production in April 2026 reached 31 billion sticks. This figure jumped 35.5% compared to March 2026 (month-to-month/mtm) and soared 34.2% compared to April 2025 (year-on-year/yoy). Tracing back from 2016 to 2026, April 2026 production is the highest since December 2024, or the last 16 months. Overall, cigarette production from January to April 2026 reached 102.2 billion sticks, surging 11.2% compared to the same period last year. January-April 2026 production is the highest since 2022, or the last four years. This surge aligns with historical patterns where production soars after slumping during the Eid period in March 2026. For reference, cigarette production in March 2026 reached 20 billion sticks. This figure plunged 29.3% compared to February 2026 (month-to-month/mtm) and fell 17.7% compared to March 2025 (year-on-year/yoy).