Merchandise Trade Balance in Indonesia
The merchandise trade balance in Indonesia averaged USD 25.4 billion in the decade to 2024. The 2024 reading was USD 39.9 billion. For more information on trade, visit our dedicated page.
Indonesia Trade Chart
Note: This chart displays Trade Balance (USD billion) for Indonesia from 2023 to 2020.
Source: Macrobond.
Indonesia Trade Data
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merchandise Trade Balance (USD bn) | 28.3 | 43.8 | 62.7 | 46.3 | 39.8 |
Merchandise trade surplus increases in July
Latest reading: In July, the trade balance was USD +5.0 billion, following a USD +4.6 billion reading in the previous month. Over the last 12 months, the trade balance summed to USD +47.2 billion. Exports increased 10.6% in annual terms in July, following a 13.1% rise in the prior month. Meanwhile, imports declined 4.1% in annual terms in July, following 6.4% growth in the prior month.
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