The
export value of Kalimantan Timur Province in January 2024 was recorded
at US$1,946.46 million, a decrease of 9.89 percent compared to the
export value in December 2023. The oil and gas (migas) exports in
January 2024 amounted to US$300.21 million, an increase of 55.90 percent
compared to December 2023. In contrast, non-oil and gas (nonmigas)
exports were recorded at US$1,646.26 million, a decrease of 16.32
percent.
Nonmigas
exports contributed 84.58 percent, while 15.42 percent was contributed
by migas exports. In terms of commodity groups, the largest increase in
nonmigas exports in January 2024 compared to December 2023 occurred in
the category of animal/vegetable fats and oils, which increased by
US$123.25 million (63.03 percent). Conversely, the largest decrease was
observed in the category of mineral fuels, amounting to US$396.21
million (-24.43 percent).In
January 2024, China was the main destination for exports, accounting
for the largest share with an export value of US$580.44 million (35.26
percent), followed by India with US$266.77 million (16.20 percent), and
Japan with US$155.74 million (9.46 percent).By
sector, the decline in nonmigas export value in January 2024 was
attributed to a 24.43 percent decrease in the export value of mining
products. Conversely, the export value of industrial and agricultural
products increased.The
three ports contributing the most to the total export value of
Kalimantan Timur Province in January 2024 were Balikpapan Port
(US$634.24 million), Samarinda Port (US$434.71 million), and Tanjung
Bara Port (US$380.60 million).The
import value of Kalimantan Timur Province in January 2024 was recorded
at US$426.53 million, an increase of 1.54 percent compared to the import
value in December 2023. Nonmigas imports were recorded at US$131.54
million, an increase of 20.24 percent compared to December 2023. In
contrast, migas imports in January 2024 were recorded at US$295.00
million, a decrease of 5.04 percent.In
January 2024, the largest percentage increase in nonmigas goods imports
was observed in various chemical products, which increased by 487.26
percent. Conversely, the deepest percentage decrease in nonmigas goods
imports occurred in the category of organic chemical products, amounting
to 26.71 percent.Looking
at their contribution to the total nonmigas imports in January 2024,
the largest contributions from the countries of origin were dominated by
China with US$36.11 million and a share of 27.45 percent, followed by
the United States with US$16.08 million and a share of 12.23 percent,
and Germany with US$15.62 million and a share of 11.88 percent.By
commodity usage groups, in January 2024, consumer goods and capital
goods experienced increases of 15.86 percent and 33.62 percent,
respectively, compared to the previous month. In contrast, raw
material/auxiliary groups experienced a decrease of 1.77 percent.The
trade balance of Kalimantan Timur Province in January 2024 experienced a
surplus of US$1,519.93 million. The nonmigas sector recorded a surplus
of US$1,514.72 million, while the migas sector recorded a surplus of
US$5.21 million.
