- Indonesia’s trade surplus widened to USD 3.32 Bn in Mar-26, driven by a sharp drop in imports (-8.08% MoM) while exports posted steady growth (1.62% MoM).
- Exports are weighed by rising logistics and transportation costs, though precious metal exports recovered. Meanwhile, imports weakened across all product categories.
- Looking ahead, persistent Middle East tension hovers over Indonesia’s trade outlook, but possible remedies come from low-base effect and coal production relaxation.
