East Java recorded an export value of USD 8.31 billion from January to April 2025, marking a 2.27% increase compared to the same period in 2024. This growth was largely driven by a 3.65% rise in non-oil and gas (nonmigas) exports, which reached USD 8.10 billion. In April alone, exports surged nearly 20% year-on-year. Governor Khofifah Indar Parawansa highlighted this as a clear sign of local industrial expansion and stronger regional markets. She emphasized that the nonmigas sector—particularly plantation, fisheries, and the chemical industry—holds tremendous potential for boosting East Java’s global trade standing.
Data from the East Java Statistics Agency (BPS) showed cocoa and its derivatives leading export growth, up 70.21% to USD 119.15 million, with key markets in the US and India. Fats and oils followed, rising 42.7%, while jewelry exports declined sharply by 40.27%. The manufacturing sector dominated nonmigas exports, accounting for 92.02% of the total. Agricultural exports also saw impressive growth, climbing 46.57% thanks to products like seafood and cocoa. Meanwhile, oil and gas exports fell by 32.22%. Governor Khofifah praised the dedication of East Java’s businesses, farmers, and MSMEs, stressing that export growth directly supports regional and national economic development.
