Indonesia's Trade Balance Records US$89.1 Million Surplus in April 2026, Marking 72 Consecutive Months

The Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS), through the Deputy for Methodology and Statistical Information, Pudji Ismartini, reported that Indonesia recorded a trade balance surplus of US$89.1 million in April 2026. This surplus was supported by exports reaching US$25.30 billion, while imports were recorded at US$25.21 billion. Consequently, Indonesia has now recorded a trade surplus for 72 consecutive months.

“In April 2026, the goods trade balance recorded a surplus of US$89.1 million. Thus, Indonesia’s trade balance has recorded a surplus for 72 consecutive months since May 2020,” Pudji stated during a press teleconference on Tuesday, 2 June 2026.

Nevertheless, it can be observed that Indonesia’s trade surplus experienced a deep contraction in April 2026, falling to just US$89.1 million from the previous US$3.32 billion in March 2026. This was due to Indonesia’s import performance surging by 22.49 per cent to US$25.21 billion, even though exports remained higher at US$25.30 billion, albeit with a lower growth rate of 21.98 per cent.

Pudji also reported that Indonesia’s cumulative trade surplus for the January-April 2026 period was recorded at US$5.64 billion. This surplus was driven by the positive performance of non-oil and gas commodity trade, while the oil and gas trade continued to experience a deficit.

“Up to April 2026, Indonesia’s trade balance recorded a surplus of US$5.64 billion, supported by a non-oil and gas commodity surplus of US$14.16 billion. Meanwhile, oil and gas commodities still experienced a deficit of US$8.52 billion,” said Pudji.

He added that the cumulative export value for the January-April 2026 period reached US$92.15 billion, an increase of 5.48 per cent compared to the same period the previous year. “This increase was primarily driven by the manufacturing sector, with export value growth reaching 9.78 per cent to US$75.57 billion,” he noted.

Furthermore, Indonesia’s cumulative import value up to April 2026 was recorded at US$86.51 billion, up 13.40 per cent from the same period last year. The main contributor remained the non-oil and gas sector, with an import value of US$73.58 billion, an increase of 12.70 per cent, while oil and gas imports were recorded at US$12.93 billion, up 17.58 per cent.

The non-oil and gas trade surplus from January to April 2026 was largely supported by five main commodities: animal and vegetable fats and oils (US$11.71 billion), mineral fuels (US$8.34 billion), iron and steel (US$5.71 billion), nickel and its derivatives (US$4.26 billion), and footwear (US$2.14 billion).