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Indonesia's Most Frequently Imported Machinery and Mechanical Equipment in January–October 2025
The national statistics agency Badan Pusat Statistik (BPS) reported that during January–October 2025, the largest share of Indonesia’s non-oil-and-gas imports went to machinery and mechanical equipment. The total import value for the period reached USD 198.16 billion, representing a 2.19% increase compared to the same period last year. Within non-migas…
Indonesia’s Exports to the U.S. Up 4.43% in October 2025
According to the Badan Pusat Statistik (BPS), Indonesia’s exports to the United States rose by 4.43% month-on-month in October 2025 and increased by 7.41% compared to the same month last year. The growth came even though several major export commodities saw declines — for example, monthly shipments of animal and…
Nickel to Steel — Key Contributors to Trade Balance Surplus
The Badan Pusat Statistik (BPS) reported that commodities such as animal/vegetable fats and oils, mineral fuels, steel and iron, nickel products, and footwear have been the main drivers of Indonesia’s trade surplus from January to October 2025. Specifically, fats and oils contributed about USD 28.12 billion, mineral fuels USD 22.59…
Indonesia Manufacturing PMI Hits Highest Record Since February
Indonesia’s manufacturing sector strengthened in November 2025, with the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rising to 53.3, its highest level since February 2025. According to S&P Global Ratings, the improvement from October’s 51.2 was driven by renewed growth in output and the fastest increase in new orders since August 2023. Economist…
