Bank of Indonesia published an update on Indonesia’s external trade, citing BPS-Statistics Indonesia data showing a trade balance surplus of USD1.27 billion in February 2026, up from USD0.95 billion in January 2026. The central bank framed the higher surplus as supportive of Indonesia’s external resilience. The surplus was primarily driven by a non-oil and gas surplus of USD2.19 billion, supported by non-oil and gas exports of USD21.09 billion led by natural-resource-based commodities (including fixed animal/vegetable fats and oils) and manufacturing products (including vehicles and parts and chemical products). Exports to China, the United States and India remained the main contributors, while the oil and gas trade deficit narrowed to USD0.92 billion alongside a significant decline in oil and gas imports. Bank of Indonesia indicated it will continue strengthening policy synergies with the Government and other relevant authorities to further reinforce external resilience and support sustainable national economic growth.
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Bank of Indonesia reports February 2026 trade surplus rising to USD1.27 billion
Bank Indonesia reported Indonesia’s trade surplus widened to USD1.27 billion in February 2026 from USD0.95 billion in January, supporting external resilience. The surplus was driven by a USD2.19 billion non-oil and gas surplus from natural-resource-based and manufacturing exports to China, the United States and India, while the oil and gas trade deficit narrowed due to lower imports. The central bank will continue strengthening policy synergies with the Government and other authorities to reinforce external resilience and support sustainable growth.