Indonesia’s Export Value Rises to USD 23.25 Billion in March 2025, Driven by Non-Oil and Gas Commodities

Indonesia recorded a significant boost in its export performance in March 2025, with total exports reaching USD 23.25 billion, according to data released by Statistics Indonesia (Badan Pusat Statistik, BPS). This marks a 5.95% increase compared to the previous month, where exports stood at USD 21.98 billion.

Strong Monthly Growth in Oil & Gas and Non-Oil & Gas Sectors

In a press briefing held on Monday, March 21, 2025, BPS Chief Amalia Adininggar Widyasanti stated that the rise in exports was largely driven by higher contributions from both the oil and gas (migas) sector and non-oil and gas (non-migas) sector.

The export value for the oil and gas sector rose sharply by 28.81% month-on-month, reaching USD 1.45 billion. This surge was primarily due to the increased value of oil exports, which contributed a significant 1.81 percentage point share to the overall export growth in March.

Meanwhile, the non-oil and gas sector—which remains the backbone of Indonesia’s export economy—continued to demonstrate resilience, with exports reaching USD 21.80 billion, up 4.71% from February. This growth was led by several key commodities, including:

• Metal ores, slag, and ash
• Iron and steel
• Machinery and electrical equipment and parts thereof
• Silver and its derivatives

“These commodities played a central role in the March 2025 export surge, especially in the non-oil and gas sector,” said Amalia, highlighting the strength of Indonesia’s manufacturing and extractive industries in global trade.

Year-on-Year Export Growth Also Positive

On an annual basis, Indonesia’s export value in March 2025 increased by 3.16% compared to the same month in 2024. This year-on-year growth reflects the country’s ongoing efforts to diversify its export base and strengthen its industrial output.

The yearly increase was supported primarily by the non-oil and gas exports, with strong performances in:

• Animal or vegetable fats and oils
• Nickel and its derivatives
• Electrical machinery and equipment
  
  

These categories continue to benefit from global demand, particularly from Asian and European markets, and are a testament to Indonesia’s rising position in the global value chain, especially in natural resources processing and manufacturing.

Resilient Trade Performance Amid Global Uncertainty

Indonesia’s robust export performance in March came amid continued volatility in global trade, driven by geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruptions, and fluctuating commodity prices. Despite these challenges, the country’s export-oriented sectors have managed to deliver strong results.

The rise in oil and gas exports, in particular, suggests positive momentum for energy commodities, while the consistent growth in non-oil and gas exports highlights the country’s improving competitiveness in industrial and high-value-added products.

Looking Ahead

As the global economy continues to navigate uncertainty in 2025, Indonesia’s trade performance will likely remain a key pillar of its economic stability. The government’s ongoing focus on downstream industrialization, export diversification, and value-added production is expected to further support export growth in the coming quarters.

BPS will continue to monitor trade data closely, providing critical insights into sectoral trends and global market shifts that influence Indonesia’s economic outlook.