Indonesia recorded a notable increase in exports to China and the United States during January–February 2025, according to data from Statistics Indonesia (BPS). BPS Head Amalia Adininggar Widyasanti reported that the main contributors to the rise in exports to China were nickel and its derivatives (HS75), animal and vegetable fats and oils (HS15), and various chemical products (HS38). Meanwhile, exports to the US were driven primarily by cocoa and its derivatives (HS18), electrical machinery and equipment, as well as knitted garments and accessories.
Indonesia’s non-oil and gas exports to China reached USD 8.86 billion in the first two months of 2025, up 2.87% from USD 8.61 billion in the same period the previous year, with nickel exports contributing USD 412.72 million. Exports to the US rose more sharply—up 14.31% to USD 4.68 billion from USD 4.09 billion—supported by strong demand for cocoa products valued at USD 135.47 million. In total, Indonesia’s export value in February 2025 reached USD 21.98 billion, an increase of 2.58% month-on-month and 14.05% year-on-year. This positive trend was largely fueled by higher non-oil and gas exports, particularly in vegetable oils, precious metals, jewelry, and steel, reinforcing Indonesia’s growing trade performance in early 2025.
