FX.co ★ Indonesia Trade Surplus Exceeds Estimates

Indonesia's trade surplus narrowed to USD 3.55 billion in August 2026, still significantly above market expectations of USD 0.6 billion but down from USD 5.49 billion in the same month a year earlier. Exports increased by 6.72% year-on-year, beating forecasts of a 4.2% rise and picking up from a 6.05% gain in July. Imports climbed 19.09% year-on-year, below projections of a 31.7% surge and easing from a 27.02% jump in July, amid elevated oil prices.