Indonesia: Merchandise trade surplus narrows in April
Latest reading: In April, the trade balance was USD +1.4 billion, following a USD +3.9 billion figure in the prior month. This was the smallest surplus since April 2025. Over the last 12 months, the trade balance summed to USD +45.1 billion.
Merchandise exports rose 22.2% in annual terms in April, following a 2.0% decline in the prior month. April’s reading was the strongest since August 2022. Merchandise imports were up 21.6% in annual terms in April, following 3.9% growth in the prior month. April’s reading was the strongest in a year.