Jakarta (ANTARA) – Indonesia’s exports rose 4.13 percent in the first half of 2026 to US$140.81 billion from a year earlier, while imports climbed 18.69 percent, narrowing the trade surplus, Statistics Indonesia (BPS) said Monday.“During January-June 2026, Indonesia’s export value reached US$140.81 billion, a 4.13 percent increase from the same period in 2025,” BPS Deputy Ateng Hartono said.The manufacturing sector was the biggest contributor to export growth, accounting for 6.18 percent, Hartono said.Exports of major non-oil and gas commodities also increased, including crude palm oil and derivatives, with a 9.12 percent share, and coal, with an 8.95 percent share.China remained Indonesia’s largest export destination, accounting for 25.58 percent of non-oil and gas exports worth US$34.56 billion during January-June 2026.Indonesia’s leading non-oil and gas exports to China included iron and steel, nickel and derivatives, and mineral fuels.The United States ranked second, accounting for 11.76 percent of non-oil and gas exports worth US$15.82 billion.Electrical machinery and equipment, footwear, clothing and accessories were among Indonesia’s leading exports to the United States during the period.India ranked third, accounting for 6.87 percent of non-oil and gas exports worth US$9.25 billion, with mineral fuels, animal and vegetable fats and oils, and electrical machinery among leading products.Indonesia’s imports rose 18.69 percent year-on-year to US$137.24 billion during January-June 2026, BPS said.Imports of raw materials and auxiliary materials made the largest contribution to import growth, accounting for 13.15 percent, Hartono said.Indonesia therefore recorded a US$3.57 billion goods trade surplus during the first half, based on BPS figures.However, Indonesia posted a US$450 million trade deficit in June, with exports at US$25.46 billion and imports at US$25.91 billion.