Indonesia's Processed Goods Exports Dominate, Reaching 82% in 2026

Jakarta, 26 July 2026 – The Ministry of Trade (MOT) has revealed that processed goods now account for 82% of Indonesia's exports, surpassing the previous year's 79%.

Fajarini Puntodewi, Director General of Export Development at the Ministry of Trade, stated that this percentage has significantly increased compared to the 30% contribution 15 years ago.

'If we look at the structure of our exports, it has undergone a quite good transformation. So, 82% of this year's exports are our processed products,' Fajarini said during the Indonesia Economic Forum 2026: The Future of Indonesia's Exports.

According to Fajarini, this transformation is crucial as Indonesia's exports no longer solely rely on raw commodities but increasingly produce value-added products.

For instance, the palm oil industry has seen substantial growth due to the export of not only crude palm oil (CPO) but also various downstream products.

'From CPO, the downstream industry for CPO is already quite massive. It's not just CPO, but the downstream products are also quite abundant,' she explained.

Moreover, the government sees potential in developing bioenergy-based products, which are believed to have high value-added.

'If we look at CPO, CPO for downstream processing is already quite substantial. It's not just CPO, but the downstream products are also quite numerous,' she added.

Similarly, the steel industry has transitioned from exporting semi-finished products to producing finished steel products for global industries.

'In the past, we only sold hot roll, HRT, hot roll or cold roll. Now, we sell finished steel products, structural steel, and steel pipes for industries in Europe,' she stated.

Even steel products from Indonesia have been used for infrastructure projects in the United States and Canada.

'For infrastructure needs in America and Canada, the products are finished steel products from Indonesia. That's an extraordinary transformation in our steel industry. Its value is also quite significant,' she concluded.

Despite these structural changes, Fajarini noted that Indonesia's export performance remains stable, growing 4.43% in 2026, and recording a trade surplus of approximately US$3 billion during January-July 2026.

'Our exports, our trade, are still okay, still stable. We can still meet global demand,' she assured.

However, Indonesia must continue to protect its major export markets. For non-oil and gas exports, China, the United States, India, Japan, and Malaysia remain the top five destinations.

'Our major export destinations are still China, followed by the United States, India, Japan, and Malaysia. We must maintain these markets,' she emphasized.

FAQ About Indonesia's Exports in 2026

What percentage of Indonesia's exports are processed goods in 2026?

82%

Which industries have seen significant growth in downstream processing?

Palm oil and steel industries

Which countries are Indonesia's major export markets for non-oil and gas products?

China, the United States, India, Japan, and Malaysia