Indonesia’s Export Price Index decreased, and the Import Price Index increased in the third quarter of 2025 compared with the previous quarter (01/12).

Based on the official data, the Export Price Index fell 0.67% quarter-to-quarter (q-to-q) and increased 5.25% year-on-year (y-on-y).

The Import Price Index rose 0.94% q-to-q and also increased 5.43% y-on-y.

For export categories, oil and gas exports increased 1.82% q-to-q and 2.43% y-on-y, while non-oil and gas exports decreased 0.80% q-to-q but increased 5.42% y-on-y.

For imports, oil and gas imports increased 4.44% q-to-q and 1.33% y-on-y, while non-oil and gas imports increased 0.28% q-to-q and 6.27% y-on-y.

Total export value during January–October 2025 increased 6.96% compared with the same period in 2024. The processing industry contributed the largest share of growth at 11.68%.

Based on export destination regions, China, the United States, India, ASEAN, and the European Union remained key markets during the period.

In October 2025, the total export value reached US$24.24 billion, showing a decrease of 2.31% year-on-year. The decline was mainly due to lower oil and gas export value.

For non-oil and gas exports, all sectors declined except the processing industry.

During the same period, the value of non-oil and gas export commodities increased in January–October 2025, except for coal. Several leading commodities recorded growth in export value, including steel, nickel products, and electrical machinery.

Total import value for January–October 2025 increased 2.19% compared with January–October 2024. The increase was mainly supported by capital goods imports, which grew 3.29%.

China remained the main import source during this period, followed by Japan, the United States, ASEAN, and the European Union.

In October 2025, the total import value reached US$21.84 billion, decreasing 1.15% year-on-year. The decline was mainly driven by reduced oil and gas import value.

For imports by usage, all categories declined except capital goods.

Based on commodity groups, the cumulative value of non-oil and gas imports increased in January–October 2025. Key imported commodities included mechanical machinery, electrical machinery, and vehicles and parts.

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