Pati, C. Java, Nov. 10 -- Indonesia's export value from January to September 2026 grew by 5.58 percent compared to the same period the previous year, even as global trade faces challenges stemming from international geopolitical dynamics, according to Trade Minister Budi Santoso.

"Given the current global geopolitical situation, challenges in global trade have certainly intensified. Yet, our exports have shown strong growth," Budi stated on the sidelines of a ceremony marking the export of snack products by PT Dua Kelinci in Pati Regency, Central Java, on Monday.

According to him, this export growth is supported by an increasingly robust domestic industry and the implementation of downstreaming programs, which have added value to nation...