JAKARTA, Dec 16 (NNN-ANTARA) – Indonesia recorded a trade surplus of 3.51 billion U.S. dollars in Nov, 2021, with exports valued at 22.84 billion dollars and imports valued at 19.33 billion dollars, according to Statistics Indonesia (BPS).
In the non-oil and non-gas commodity category, mineral fuels, vegetable oils, as well as, iron and steel, gave the biggest contribution to the surplus, the BPS’ head, Margo Yuwono, told a virtual press conference in Jakarta yesterday.
Indonesia’s trade balance with the United States underwent a surplus of 1.8 billion dollars, through the trade of fashion and accessories, Yuwono said, adding that, the country also won a trade surplus of 801.8 million dollars from the Philippines, in the trade of mineral fuel, as well as, vehicles and their spare parts.
He also mentioned that, Indonesia experienced trade deficits with several countries, including Thailand, China and Australia.– NNN-ANTARA
