Jakarta:Indonesia achieved a cumulative trade surplus of $10.61 billion from January to September 2026, primarily fueled by strong non-oil and gas exports, as announced by Statistics Indonesia (BPS) on Monday.

According to Wam, the nine-month surplus was largely supported by non-oil and gas trade, which produced a $34.21 billion surplus, effectively offsetting a $23.60 billion deficit in the oil and gas sector. This performance was further enhanced by a monthly surplus of $3.36 billion in September.

During this period, total exports amounted to $221.23 billion, marking a 5.58% increase compared to the previous year. Non-oil and gas exports rose by 6.30% to $212.27 billion, with manufacturing contributing significantly with earnings of $182.83 billion, reflecting an 8.93% rise from the same timeframe in 2025.

China was Indonesia's leading destination for non-oil exports, accounting for $54.17 billion, followed by the United States with $25.39 billion, and India with $15.00 billion. Notable export categories included animal and vegetable oils at $29.31 billion, mineral fuels at $21.42 billion, and iron and steel at $13.95 billion.

Cumulative imports saw a year-on-year increase of 19.67% to $210.63 billion, driven by a 16.92% rise in non-oil imports to $178.06 billion and a significant 37.35% increase in oil and gas imports to $32.57 billion. The majority of imports consisted of raw materials and intermediate goods totaling $150.57 billion, with China being the main supplier, providing $76.16 billion or 42.77% of the total non-oil imports.