JAKARTA – Indonesia Statistics (BPS) reported that the trade balance surplus increased by 72.71% year-on-year (yoy) in January 2025 compared to January 2024. The non-oil and gas trade balance recorded a surplus, while the oil and gas trade deficit deepened.

According to data published by BPS on Monday (17/2), the total trade balance reached USD 3.4 billion in January 2025. The oil and gas trade balance recorded a deficit of USD 1.42 billion, while the non-oil and gas trade balance posted a surplus of USD 4.87 billion.

Throughout January 2025, total oil and gas exports amounted to USD 1.05 billion, and non-oil and gas exports reached USD 20.39 billion, bringing total exports to USD 21.45 billion.

On the other hand, oil and gas imports were recorded at USD 2.48 billion, and non-oil and gas imports at USD 15.51 billion, resulting in total imports of USD 18 billion.

In January 2024, the total trade balance recorded a surplus of USD 1.99 billion, with an oil and gas deficit of USD 1.30 billion and a non-oil and gas surplus of USD 3.29 billion.

During this period, oil and gas and non-oil and gas exports were recorded at USD 1.39 billion and USD 19.09 billion, respectively, resulting in total exports of USD 20.49 billion.

Meanwhile, oil and gas imports were USD 2.69 billion, and non-oil and gas imports were USD 15.79 billion, bringing total imports to USD 18.49 billion. (LK/ZH)