RI's non-oil and gas exports to US grew 14.31% and imports up 7.11%
JAKARTA - Data from Indonesia's Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) recorded a 14.31% growth in Indonesia’s non-oil and gas exports to the United States (US) during January-February 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. This achievement placed Indonesia's exports to the US in second place among 13 key export destination countries.
According to BPS data released in March 2025, and cited on Monday (April 7), Sarpono, BPS's Director of Distribution Statistics, stated that Indonesia's total non-oil and gas exports to the US reached US$4.67 billion, up from US$4.09 billion. Additionally, non-oil and gas exports increased by 0.74% to US$2.34 billion in February 2025 from US$2.32 billion in January 2025 and grew by 11.70% from US$2.10 billion in February 2024.
On the other hand, Indonesia's imports from the US during January-February 2025 were recorded at US$1.54 billion, a rise of 7.11% from the same period in 2024, which totaled US$1.43 billion. Imports in February 2025 were valued at US$777.1 million, up 1.76% from US$763.1 million in January 2025, and increased by 17.55% from US$661 million in January 2024.
Indonesia's exports to the US ranked below its exports to China, which reached US$8.85 billion during January-February 2025, up 21.50% from US$8.61 billion in the same period in 2024. Exports to China in February 2025 were recorded at US$4.29 billion, down 6.02% from January 2025, but up 5.70% from US$4.06 billion in February 2024.
"During January–February 2025, China remained the largest export destination, accounting for 21.50%," said Sarpono.
Indonesia’s imports from China during January-February 2025 were recorded at US$12.39 billion, growing 4.38% from US$11.87 billion in the same period in 2024. Imports in February 2025 amounted to US$6.04 billion, a decrease of 4.64% from January 2025's US$6.34 billion, but an increase of 2.17% from US$5.92 billion in January 2024.
US President Donald J. Trump imposed reciprocal tariffs with a minimum rate of 10% on several trading partner countries worldwide. For Indonesia, the US government set tariffs at 32%. (LK/LM)