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Indonesia Posts $3.36 Billion Trade Surplus in September
Indonesia recorded a $3.36 billion trade surplus in September 2026, according to data released by Statistics Indonesia.
The surplus was slightly smaller than August’s $3.55 billion, but brought the total for January through September to $10.61 billion.
Bank Indonesia says a continued surplus can help strengthen Indonesia’s ability to withstand external economic pressures.
The main driver was a $5.67 billion surplus in non-oil and gas trade, supported by exports rising to $26.64 billion.
Those exports included animal and vegetable oils, precious metals and jewelry, iron and steel, and electrical machinery, with China, the United States and India the top destinations.
The oil and gas deficit narrowed to $2.32 billion because imports fell more than exports; Bank Indonesia says it will work with the government and other authorities to protect external resilience and support long-term growth.
Indonesia recorded a trade surplus of US$3.36 billion in September 2026, according to data from Statistics Indonesia.
The surplus was lower than the US$3.55 billion recorded in August.
Indonesia’s cumulative trade surplus for January–September 2026 reached US$10.61 billion.
The September surplus reflected a non-oil and gas surplus and a narrower oil and gas deficit.
Bank Indonesia said the continued surplus supports the external resilience of the national economy.
- Who
- Indonesia, according to Statistics Indonesia’s trade balance data.
- What
- The country recorded a US$3.36 billion trade surplus in September 2026.
- When
- September 2026; the data was released on November 2, 2026.
- Where
- Indonesia.
- Why
- The surplus was driven by a non-oil and gas surplus and a narrower oil and gas deficit.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Indonesia recorded a trade surplus of US$3.55 billion.
Indonesia recorded a trade surplus of US$3.36 billion.
Statistics Indonesia released the September trade balance data.
- September surplus
- US$3.36 billion
- August surplus
- US$3.55 billion
- January–September surplus
- US$10.61 billion
- Non-oil and gas surplus
- US$5.67 billion
- Oil and gas deficit
- US$2.32 billion
What people are saying
the central bank remains committed to deepening policy synergy with the government and relevant authorities to safeguard external resilience and sustain long-term economic growth