Indonesia's mined product shipments rise 7% m-o-m, ending three consecutive months of decline

• Mining output, export activity lift Indonesian cargo volumes
  
  
• Commodity exports continue to drive cargo movements
  
  

Indonesian shipments of mined products (imports and exports) rose 7% m-o-m to 8 million tonnes (mnt) in April 2026 against 7.5 mnt in March 2026, halting three consecutive months of decline.

The increase was primarily driven by stronger mining production and steady export activity, particularly in coal and other bulk commodities. Improved cargo handling and resilient export logistics across key Indonesian ports also supported higher shipment volumes during April 2026.

Port-wise shipments

• Jakarta: Shipments rose 14% m-o-m to 3.05 mnt in April 2026 from 2.67 mnt in March. Jakarta recorded the largest absolute increase among all regions, supported by Indonesia's expanding trade activity, robust cargo volumes, and stronger commodity exports.
  
  
• Surabaya: Volumes inched up by 4% m-o-m to 2.90 mnt in the month under review from 2.79 mnt in March 2026. The increase reflects resilient cargo handling and continued demand for mineral and industrial commodities through eastern Indonesia's main gateway.
  
  
• North Sumatra: Shipments declined marginally by 1% m-o-m to 0.98 mnt in April 2026 versus 0.99 mnt in March. The slight decline indicates softer momentum in mining and commodity-related activities. North Sumatra's export performance remains largely dependent on plantation products and mineral projects, with limited growth drivers evident during April.
  
  
• South Sulawesi: Shipments improved by 4% m-o-m to 0.84 mnt in April 2026 versus 0.81 mnt in the previous month, reflecting improved mining activity and stronger cargo movement across the region. The growth points to firmer logistics demand and enhanced trade flow dynamics.
  
  
• East Kalimantan: Shipments were up by 6% m-o-m to 0.23 mnt in April from 0.22 mnt in March 2026. East Kalimantan continues to benefit from its exposure to coal and mining exports. While coal demand from China and India remained subdued, steady mining activity and resilient export logistics in Indonesia helped sustain higher cargo volumes.
  
  

Outlook

Growth in the volume of Indonesian mined product shipments may face headwinds in the near term from fluctuations in global commodity prices, changing Chinese import demand, and trade policy developments. Regional performance is expected to remain mixed, with resource-rich provinces likely to outperform areas with limited mining growth catalysts.