Indonesia's agricultural, forestry, and fisheries exports demonstrated a strong upward trajectory by July 2025. According to Indonesia Statistics (BPS), these sectors achieved a 15.6% year-on-year increase—especially noteworthy given declines in other non-oil-and-gas industries. This growth significantly bolstered the country's trade surplus. BPS Deputy for Distribution and Services Statistics, Pudji Ismartini, attributed the rise primarily to heightened export value in crude palm oil and organic agriculture-based chemicals, which played a pivotal role in reinforcing Indonesia’s external trade balance.

Crude palm oil (CPO) and its derivatives stood out as key contributors, with their exports rising cumulatively by 32.92% in the first seven months of 2025. Concurrently, the broader non-oil-and-gas export sector—led by processing industries—also posted a strong performance, helping to solidify Indonesia’s standing in global trade. Meanwhile, the mining sector struggled, experiencing a 28.35% drop in exports compared to the previous year
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