West Java Experiences the Nation's Largest Inter-Regional Trade Surplus

Based on a report by the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), inter-regional trade in Indonesia reached Rp 1,080 trillion in 2021. Eleven provinces recorded a trade surplus.

West Java had the largest inter-regional trade surplus in Indonesia, amounting to Rp 216.17 trillion. Details show sales in West Java reached Rp 260.56 trillion, while purchases amounted to Rp 44.4 trillion.

West Java's largest sales were to Banten, valued at Rp 93.07 trillion. Its largest purchases were from DKI Jakarta, valued at Rp 25.64 trillion.

East Kalimantan was second, recording a surplus of Rp 44.66 trillion. This comprised sales of Rp 70.54 trillion and purchases of Rp 25.87 trillion.

East Java followed with a surplus of Rp 33.1 trillion. This comprised sales of Rp 192.34 trillion and purchases of Rp 159.24 trillion.

Twenty-three provinces experienced a trade deficit. Central Java had the largest deficit, at Rp 96.72 trillion.

Inter-regional trade occurred in all provinces of Indonesia. This indicates that each province is interconnected, particularly in terms of trade.