Indonesia Trade Balance
External balance on goods and services NE.RSB.GNFS.CD
Indonesia's trade balance was $34.0B in 2025, ranked 18th globally. This represents a 35.7% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1967–2025.
Overview
Indonesia's trade balance stood at $34.0B in 2025, a rise of +$8.9B from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $34.0B by 2025. Indonesia ranked 18th globally.
Indonesia's trade balance has experienced significant fluctuations over the past 59 years, with a recorded all-time peak of 46,711,393,458.11 in 2022 and a trough of -11,139,964,498.51 in 2018. While the latest available data in 2025 shows a trade balance of 33,990,113,800.64, ranking the country 18th globally. This is comparable to peer countries such as Viet Nam, which had a trade balance of 37,198,972,939.55 in the same year. Notably, Indonesia's trade balance has been trending upwards since 2018, indicating a potential shift towards a more export-driven economy. However, the country's reliance on a few key industries, such as manufacturing and agriculture, may leave it vulnerable to external shocks and global market fluctuations. A significant improvement in the country's trade balance would require sustained economic growth, increased competitiveness in global markets, and a diversification of exports to reduce dependence on a few key sectors.
Data & projection
| Year | Trade Balance | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $36.6B | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $35.3B | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $34.0B | - | - |
| 2025 | $34.0B | +$8.9B | #18 |
| 2024 | $25.0B | −$4.7B | #140 |
| 2023 | $29.8B | −$16.9B | #152 |
| 2022 | $46.7B | +$15.5B | #165 |
| 2021 | $31.2B | +$13.3B | #164 |
| 2020 | $17.9B | +$22.9B | #160 |
| 2019 | $-5.0B | +$6.2B | #29 |
| 2018 | $-11.1B | −$21.3B | #15 |
| 2017 | $10.1B | +$3.1B | #155 |
| 2016 | $7.1B | +$3.8B | #153 |
| 2015 | $3.3B | +$10.0B | #152 |
| 2014 | $-6.7B | +$545.8M | #23 |
| 2013 | $-7.2B | −$3.6B | #22 |
| 2012 | $-3.6B | −$25.7B | #41 |
| 2011 | $22.1B | +$7.8B | #158 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Indonesia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2011. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw trade balance improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Indonesia's trade balance was $34.0B in 2025. Ranked 18th globally. This represents a 35.7% increase from the previous year.
Indonesia's trade balance peaked at $46.7B in 2022.
The lowest trade balance in Indonesia was $-11.1B in 2018.
Indonesia ranks 18th globally in trade balance as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NE.RSB.GNFS.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Indonesia's trade balance is projected to reach $34.0B by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
Indonesia's trade balance was approximately 33.99 billion ($34.0B) in 2025.
The trade balance of Indonesia in 2025 was $34.0B. This ranks 18th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_indonesia_trade-balance,
title = {Indonesia Trade Balance},
url = {https://historysaid.com/indonesia/trade-balance/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}