Indonesia recorded a trade surplus of USD 2.39 billion in October 2025, continuing the surplus of USD 4.34 billion in September 2025 (10/25).

Bank Indonesia stated that the ongoing surplus helps support the country’s external economic resilience.

The central bank added that it will continue strengthening policy coordination with the Government and other authorities to reinforce external stability and support sustainable national economic growth.

Non-Oil and Gas Trade Surplus Supports Overall Growth

The continued surplus mainly came from the non-oil and gas sector, which posted a USD 4.31 billion surplus in October 2025.

Bank Indonesia noted that non-oil and gas exports remained solid at USD 23.34 billion.

Exports Driven by Natural Resource and Manufacturing Products

Non-oil and gas export performance was supported by natural resource–based products such as animal and vegetable fats and oils, mineral fuels, as well as manufactured goods including machinery, electrical equipment and parts, and various chemical products.

Exports to China, the United States, and India continued to be the main contributors.

The oil and gas trade deficit increased to USD 1.92 billion in October 2025. This deficit grew as oil and gas imports increased while oil and gas exports declined.

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