Indonesia’s retail sales grew 3.5% year-on-year in December 2025, slowing from 6.3% in the previous month and marking the eighth consecutive monthly increase, supported by government measures to boost domestic demand. It also marked the softest annual increase since August, with sales growth easing for food, beverages, and tobacco (5.9% vs 8.5% in November), automotive parts and accessories (14.8% vs 17.7%), and cultural and recreational goods (5.2% vs 8.1%). Meanwhile, fuel sales fell 7.1%, reversing a 0.8% increase previously. In addition, sales declined at faster rates for household appliances (-2.8% vs -1.6%), information and communication equipment (-30.0% vs -27.4%), and clothing (-7.0% vs -3.0%). On a monthly basis, retail activity rose 3.1%, up from a 1.5% increase in November and marking the strongest pace in nine months, highlighting resilient momentum in household consumption.