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trade-balance

Economy 2 years ago

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March imports up 30% mtm in Ramadan bump

Indonesia saw a significant month-to-month (mtm) increase in imports in March, resulting from high consumer demand and increased purchases of manufacturing inputs during the Ramadan season.

Economy 2 years ago

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Exports decline for sixth consecutive month

February marks the 34th month in a row where Indonesian exports exceeded imports, but both figures are on a declining trend in a reflection of the global economic slowdown.

Economy 3 years ago

Japan's 2022 trade deficit hits record on energy costs

Japan logged its largest-ever annual trade deficit last year, with the soaring price of energy and raw materials compounded by the dramatic fall of the yen.

Economy 3 years ago

PREMIUM
Amid continuing surplus, RI trade performance cools

Indonesia’s trade performance was not quite as brisk as expected in November, with an erosion of export growth and a drop in imports amid a continuing trade surplus.

Americas 3 years ago

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Indonesia, Panama seek stronger economic ties

Panamanian Foreign Minister Erika Mouynes arrived in Jakarta this week to discuss expanding the Central American country's bilateral relations with Indonesia.

Economy 4 years ago

Indonesia bans coal exports in January over domestic supply worries

The government said on Saturday it had banned January exports of the fuel in a move aimed at safeguarding its domestic power supply.

Business 4 years ago

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Indonesia posts record trade surplus, exports in August

While the domestic economic recovery may be slower than hoped, Indonesia is benefiting from rising activity in other countries, leading to a trade surplus that far exceeds expectations.

Business 4 years ago

PREMIUM
Exports, imports maintain rapid growth in May

Statistics Indonesia (BPS) reported on Tuesday that exports grew last month by 58.76 percent year-on-year (yoy) to US$16.6 billion and imports rose by 68.68 percent yoy to $14.23 billion.