West Java Posts $16.63 Billion Trade Surplus in January-July 2026

West Java recorded a trade surplus of $16.63 billion from January through July 2026, supported by exports worth $23.58 billion and imports of $6.95 billion.

Exports increased 6.43% from the same period in 2025. Non-oil and gas exports reached $23.40 billion, up 6.35%, while oil and gas exports rose 16.85% to $178.27 million.

Among the 10 largest non-oil and gas export categories, machinery and mechanical equipment posted the biggest increase, rising by $418.86 million, or 23.94%. Rubber and rubber products recorded the largest decline, falling by $114.86 million, or 12.72%.

The United States was West Java’s biggest non-oil and gas export destination, at $3.98 billion, followed by the Philippines at $2.07 billion and Japan at $1.69 billion. Together, the three markets accounted for 33.09% of exports. Exports to ASEAN totaled $6.27 billion, while shipments to the Americas and Europe reached $8.87 billion.

BPS West Java chief Margaretha Ari Anggorowati said all export sectors except mining grew from a year earlier. Oil and gas exports rose 16.85%, agriculture increased 18.51% and manufacturing grew 6.29%, while mining declined 3.31%. Imports totaled $6.95 billion, down 1.45%. Non-oil and gas imports rose 6.35% to $6.58 billion, while oil and gas imports fell 56.80% to $376.54 million. China supplied the largest share of non-oil and gas imports, worth $2.78 billion, or 42.14%.

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Export sector performance in January-July 2026 compared with the same period in 2025 increased in all sectors except mining.