Indonesia's Trade Balance Surplus Down in September 2025

According to the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) report, Indonesia achieved a trade balance surplus of US$4.34 billion in September 2025.

"Indonesia's trade balance has recorded a surplus for 65 consecutive months, since May 2020," said Pudji Ismartini, Deputy for Distribution and Services Statistics at BPS, during a press conference on Monday (3/11/2025).

Indonesia's trade balance surplus in September 2025 shrank by approximately 21% compared to the previous month (month-to-month/mtm).

However, compared to September last year, its value increased by approximately 37% (year-on-year/yoy).

In September 2025, Indonesia's trade balance was supported by the non-oil and gas sector, which recorded a surplus of US$5.99 billion. Contributing commodities included animal/vegetable fats and oils; mineral fuels; and iron and steel.

However, this non-oil and gas surplus was reduced by an oil and gas trade deficit of US$1.64 billion. This deficit was contributed by petroleum products and crude oil commodities.

Cumulatively, from January to September 2025, the oil and gas sector experienced a deficit of US$13.71 billion, while the non-oil and gas sector recorded a surplus of US$47.19 billion. Thus, up to the ninth month of this year, Indonesia's trade balance recorded a surplus of US$33.48 billion.