West Sumatra Exports Increase by 7.34% in October 2021

The Central Statistics Agency (BPS) reported that the value of exports from West Sumatra (Sumbar) reached US$284.56 million in October 2021. This figure is up 7.34% compared to the previous month's export value of US$265.1 million.

Compared to the same period last year, the value of exports from Sumbar increased by 99.4%. By commodity group, the largest export value came from animal and vegetable fats and oils, amounting to US$233.73 million. This was followed by various chemical products at US$12.97 million, and rubber and rubber products at US$11.42 million.

Pakistan was the largest destination for Sumbar's exports in October 2021, reaching US$80.36 million. Sumbar's exports to China amounted to US$50.29 million, and to Bangladesh, US$39.45 million.

Exports from Sumbar to Pakistan played the largest role in Sumbar's total exports from January to October 2021, accounting for 25.45%. Meanwhile, exports to India contributed 15.77%.

The value of exports from Sumbar shipped through ports in October 2021 was recorded at US$279.09 million, a 9.11% increase compared to the previous month's exports.