As of mid-2025, Indonesia's top non-oil and gas export commodities include crude palm oil (CPO) and its derivatives, steel, and coal. According to the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), these three commodities collectively accounted for nearly 29% of the country's total non-oil and gas exports between January and May 2025. CPO exports reached USD 8.90 billion, marking a 27.89% increase from the previous year, with volumes rising to 8.30 million tons. This growth is attributed to improved global demand, particularly from India and China. Steel exports also saw solid growth, supported by the government's mineral downstreaming policies. Despite a decline in global coal prices, coal remains the third-largest contributor to foreign exchange, although its export value has decreased due to price fluctuations.
Regionally, several provinces have shown notable export performance. North Sulawesi, for instance, recorded vegetable oil exports worth USD 71.36 million in December 2024, accounting for approximately 73.65% of the province's total exports. Meanwhile, Banten Province experienced a 369.45% surge in cocoa and processed cocoa product exports from January to May 2025, establishing cocoa as a new non-oil and gas export commodity in the region. The government continues to encourage export competitiveness through strengthened industrial downstreaming and market diversification. "Structural transformation of non-oil and gas exports is key to long-term economic resilience," stated the Minister of Trade in a separate statement.
