Indonesia recorded a USD 3.36 billion trade surplus in September 2026, equivalent to approximately ¥530 billion, according to September trade statistics published on the 2nd. The surplus was below USD 4.34 billion a year earlier and narrowed from USD 3.55 billion in August, but exceeded the USD 1.9 billion market forecast. Exports increased 11.87% year-on-year, beating the 6.45% estimate and accelerating from 6.72% growth in August. Imports rose 18.419% year-on-year to USD 24.23 billion, below the 20.83% forecast and slower than August’s 19.09% growth. September marked the weakest import expansion since March, while export growth extended to a fourth consecutive month and reached its strongest level since April.