Indonesia's trade surplus narrowed to USD 3.55 billion in August 2026, exceeding expectations of USD 0.6 billion, compared with USD 5.49 billion in the same month last year. Exports rose 6.72% yoy, surpassing forecasts of a 4.2% rise and accelerating from a 6.05% increase in July. Meanwhile, imports rose 19.09% yoy, below estimates of 31.7% and easing from a 27.02% jump in July, amid high oil prices.