Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia's imports declined in March 2026 due to the Eid al-Fitr holiday period, geopolitical pressures, and weakening domestic demand, Trade Minister Budi Santoso said in a statement on Wednesday.

Imports reached US$19.21 billion in March, down 8.08 percent month-on-month but up 1.51 percent year-on-year.

The decline was driven by a 15.14-percent drop in non-oil and gas imports despite a surge in oil and gas imports.

Capital goods recorded the sharpest decline, followed by consumption goods and raw materials.

Indonesia's imports totaled US$61.30 billion in January–March 2026, up 10.05 percent from a year earlier.

Imports rose across all categories during the first quarter, led by capital goods.

Rising demand for electronics and aircraft boosted imports, with aircraft and parts imports surging 546.55 percent.

Imports of construction materials, minerals, gemstones, and chemicals also recorded significant increases.

China, Australia, and Japan remained Indonesia's main non-oil import sources, while imports from Mexico, Spain, and Oman posted the fastest growth.

The minister reaffirmed the government's commitment to maintaining trade performance while protecting domestic industries.

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