East Java Exports Fall 2.92% in Early 2026, Oil and Gas Hit Hardest

East Java's export value experienced a downturn in the first five months of 2026, decreasing by 2.92% to $10.91 billion compared to the previous year, according to the East Java Central Statistics Agency (BPS).

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East Java's export value in January-May 2026 was $10.91 billion, a 2.92 percent decrease compared to the same period in 2025.

This overall decline was primarily fueled by a substantial 32.27% contraction in the oil and gas sector. Exports in this category plummeted from $239.42 million in January-May 2025 to just $162.16 million in the same period of 2026. The slump in oil and gas exports was largely due to a 49.64% drop in crude oil exports, now valued at $109.28 million, and a 13.16% decrease in gas exports.

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This weakening occurred in both the oil and gas and non-oil and gas sectors.

The non-oil and gas sector also contributed to the downturn, with exports falling by 2.28%, from $11.00 billion to $10.75 billion. This decrease was significantly influenced by a sharp 40.80% decline in jewelry and precious stones exports, which fell to $1.26 billion. Exports of fish, crustaceans, and mollusks also saw a 5.24% decrease.

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The decline was primarily triggered by the weakening of non-oil and gas exports by 2.28 percent.

However, amidst the general decline, certain commodities demonstrated positive growth. Exports of fats and vegetable oils (HS 15) surged by 28.70% to $1.13 billion, with a significant portion destined for China. Copper (HS 74) exports increased by 20.79% to $1.18 billion, followed by organic chemicals (HS 29) which rose by 12.19%. These gains, however, were not enough to offset the overall export contraction.

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Meanwhile, the performance of oil and gas exports experienced a much deeper contraction. This sector plummeted by up to 32.27 percent.