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Indonesia’s Trade Engagement with Hormuz Strait Nations Highlights Diverse Export-Import Flows
According to data from Indonesia’s Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS), the country continues robust trade relations with several nations positioned along the strategic Strait of Hormuz, including Iran, Oman, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). In 2025, Indonesia’s non-oil and gas exports to Iran totaled USD 249.1 million, led by…
Indonesia Records USD 954 Million Trade Surplus in January, Marking Continued Positive Momentum
Indonesia’s trade performance remained strong in January 2026 with a reported trade surplus of USD 954 million, extending the nation’s positive trade balance streak to 69 consecutive months. Export growth was driven mainly by non-oil and gas products, which totaled USD 21.26 billion and climbed 4.38% year-on-year, while total exports…
Strengthening SME Global Presence: Indonesia Exports Nine Tons of Bananas to Malaysia
Minister of Trade Budi Santoso officially inaugurated the export of nine tons of "kepok keling" bananas from Tebing Tinggi, North Sumatra, to the Malaysian market. This export shipment, valued at approximately IDR 270 million, serves as a significant milestone in expanding the international reach of Indonesian small and medium-sized enterprises…
Ensuring Food Stability: Papua Food Task Force Monitors Strategic Commodities in Merauke
The Papua Regional Food Task Force (Satgasda) has intensified its oversight of 14 strategic food commodities in Merauke Regency to ensure price stability and stock availability ahead of the Ramadhan and Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijriah season. Led by Police Commissioner Rama Samtama Putra, the task force conducted comprehensive inspections at…
