Jakarta, Nov. 2 -- Indonesia recorded a cumulative trade surplus of $10.61 billion from January to September 2026, driven primarily by robust non-oil and gas exports, Statistics Indonesia (BPS) announced Monday.

The nine-month surplus was anchored by non-oil and gas trade, which generated a $34.21 billion surplus that offset a $23.60 billion oil and gas deficit, BPS Deputy for Distribution and Service Statistics Ateng Hartono said during a press briefing.

The performance was further bolstered by a monthly surplus of $3.36 billion in September.

Total exports during the nine-month period reached $221.23 billion, up 5.58 percent year-on-year.

Non-oil and gas shipments rose 6.30 percent to $212.27 billion, with manufacturing accounting fo...