RRI.CO.ID, Jakarta – From January to March 2026, Indonesia’s total exports reached 66.85 billion US dollars, up 0.34% compared to the same period last year. The Indonesian Central Statistics Agency (BPS) noted that this increase was driven by the non-oil and gas sector, with China remaining the largest export destination.

The agency recently announced the latest statistical data on Indonesia’s economic sector in Jakarta on Monday, May 4, 2026. One of the highlights was Indonesia’s export performance in the first quarter of this year, which showed a positive trend.

BPS Deputy for Distribution and Services Statistics, Ateng Hartono, stated that Indonesia’s export value for the January to March 2026 period reached 66.85 billion US dollars. This figure grew by 0.34% compared to last year, driven by the performance of non-oil and gas exports in the manufacturing sector.

“The manufacturing sector was the primary driver of the increase in non-oil and gas export performance during the January to March 2026 period, contributing 3.15% to the growth,” he said.

This increase was supported by leading commodities such as nickel, basic organic chemicals, palm oil, and electronic components. In terms of trading partners, Hartono explained that China still plays a key role as Indonesia’s main market.

He stated, “If we look at the main export destinations by country and region, the value of non-oil and gas exports is primarily directed toward China. Exports to China totaled 16.50 billion U.S. dollars, an increase of 17.49% compared to the January–March period of 2025.”

In addition to China, the United States and India round out the list of the top three markets, with a combined contribution of 44.48% in the first quarter of this year. Exports to China are dominated by iron and steel products, while those to the United States are dominated by machinery and electrical equipment, and those to India by mineral fuels.