Electrical Equipment Became Riau Islands' Top Export Commodity in 2021

The Central Statistics Agency (BPS) recorded that the value of non-oil and gas exports from the Riau Islands in 2021 reached US$12.39 billion. The largest export commodity was electrical machinery/equipment, reaching US$4.62 billion (37.34%).

The Riau Islands also exported a significant amount of mechanical machinery/aircraft, valued at US$1.29 billion (10.42%). Next, exports of animal/vegetable oils and fats amounted to US$1.17 billion (9.49%).

Furthermore, exports of mineral fuels (non-oil and gas) from the Riau Islands were recorded at US$1.05 billion (8.49%). Exports of iron and steel products reached US$843.49 million (6.8%).

Then, various chemical products were exported from the Riau Islands, valued at US$683.1 million (5.51%). There were also exports of cocoa/chocolate and plastics, valued at US$281.24 million (2.27%) and US$271.79 million (2.19%) respectively.

The largest destination for non-oil and gas exports from the Riau Islands in 2021 was Singapore, with a value of US$3.86 billion or 31.21%. The United States was the second largest destination for non-oil and gas exports, with a value of US$2.31 billion or 18.7%.