The Indonesia Statistics (BPS) reported that the three largest destinations for Indonesia's non-oil and gas exports from January to July 2025 were China, the United States, and India. "From January to July 2025, the three largest export destinations were China, the United States, and India," said Pudji Ismartini, Deputy for Distribution and Services Statistics at BPS, in the August 2025 trade balance report on Monday (September 1st, 2025). China was the largest contributor to non-oil and gas exports, accounting for 22.64% as of August 2025, with total exports to China amounting to USD 34.46 billion. Iron and steel were the largest contributors to Indonesia's non-oil and gas exports to China from January to July 2025, contributing 30.21%, or USD 10.41 billion. Mineral fuels accounted for approximately 14.40% of total exports to China, or USD 4.96 billion. Exports of nickel and its equivalents reached USD 3.89 billion, contributing 11.30%.
The United States' non-oil and gas exports reached USD17.89 billion from January to July 2025, representing 11.75% of Indonesia's total exports. Electrical machinery and equipment were the main contributors to Indonesia's exports to the US, accounting for 18.47%, or USD 3.30 billion. Meanwhile, clothing and accessories (knitwear) recorded an export value of USD 1.57 billion, contributing 8.79%. Footwear exports contributed USD 1.57 billion to Indonesia's total exports, accounting for 8.77% of Indonesia's total exports. Non-oil and gas exports to India reached USD 10.87 billion, representing 7.14% of Indonesia's total exports from January to July 2025. Mineral fuels were the main contributor to exports to India, accounting for USD 3.30 billion, equivalent to 30.39% of Indonesia's total exports to India. Animal and vegetable fats and oils contributed 20.26% of Indonesia's total exports to India, or USD 2.20 billion. Meanwhile, iron and steel contributed 8.73%, or USD 0.95 billion. From January to July 2025, Indonesia's total exports increased by 8.03% compared to the same period the previous year.
