Indonesia successfully recorded a highly positive increase in its trade balance surplus throughout 2025, primarily supported by the non-oil and gas sector. According to the latest data, export growth in flagship commodities such as manufactured goods and plantation products served as the main engine for this achievement. Global commodity price stability and the expansion of export market reach to new partner countries also significantly contributed to the nation's foreign exchange reserves. This milestone proves that the competitiveness of Indonesian local products is strengthening and remains capable of navigating challenging global economic dynamics.
For association members and industry players, this surplus trend provides a strong signal of optimism for business expansion and production capacity increases in 2026. The government is committed to continuing to provide bureaucratic ease and incentives for exporters to maintain this sustainable growth momentum. The primary focus moving forward is to strengthen industrial downstreaming so that exported products possess higher added value and more competitive advantages. Through strong synergy between the government and the private sector, Indonesia's trade balance is expected to remain stable and serve as a solid foundation for national economic growth.
