The export value of Kalimantan Timur Province in December 2023 was recorded at US$2,159.99 million, a decrease of 1.22 percent compared to the export value in November 2023. The export of oil and gas (migas) in December 2023 was recorded at US$192.56 million, a decrease of 21.83 percent compared to November 2023. Meanwhile, non-oil and gas (nonmigas) exports were recorded at US$1,967.44 million, an increase of 1.39 percent.
Cumulatively, the export value of Kalimantan Timur Province during January-December 2023 was recorded at US$26,840.72 million, a decrease of 25.56 percent compared to the same period in 2022.Based on commodity groups, the largest increase in nonmigas exports in December 2023 compared to November 2023 occurred in the mineral fuel group, which increased by US$57.49 million (3.68 percent). Conversely, the largest decrease occurred in the group of animal/vegetable fats and oils, amounting to US$65.16 million (-24.99 percent).During the period of January-December 2023, China was the main export destination, accounting for the largest share with an export value of US$7,814.54 million (32.25 percent), followed by India with a value of US$3,647.00 million (15.05 percent), the Philippines with US$2,257.46 million (9.32 percent), and Japan with US$2,184.91 million (9.02 percent).In terms of sectors, nonmigas exports of Kalimantan Timur Province decreased by 26.71 percent during January-December 2023 compared to the same period in 2022. The decline in nonmigas exports was contributed by a 27.79 percent decrease in mining exports and a 21.43 percent decrease in industrial exports.The three ports that made the largest contributions to the total export value of Kalimantan Timur Province in December 2023 were Samarinda Port (US$616.88 million), Balikpapan Port (US$427.05 million), and Tanjung Bara Port (US$406.53 million).The import value of Kalimantan Timur Province in December 2023 was recorded at US$420.06 million, a decrease of 16.70 percent compared to the import value in November 2023. The import of oil and gas in December 2023 was recorded at US$310.66 million, a decrease of 17.65 percent, while non-oil and gas imports were recorded at US$109.40 million, a decrease of 13.88 percent.Cumulatively, the import value of Kalimantan Timur Province during January-December 2023 was recorded at US$5,570.81 million, an increase of 2.82 percent compared to the same period in 2022.In December 2023, the highest percentage increase in nonmigas import goods was in the group of various chemical products, experiencing an increase of 498.69 percent. Conversely, the largest percentage decrease in nonmigas import goods occurred in the group of organic chemical products, decreasing by 60.47 percent.Considering their contributions to total nonmigas imports during January-December 2023, China was the largest contributor with US$320.51 million, accounting for 21.48 percent, followed by the United States with US$204.03 million, accounting for 13.68 percent, and South Korea with US$120.63 million, accounting for 8.09 percent.According to the commodity use groups, during January-December 2023, the import value of consumer goods and raw materials/auxiliaries increased by 56.59 percent and 4.58 percent, respectively. On the other hand, capital goods decreased by 12.51 percent.The trade balance of Kalimantan Timur Province in December 2023 experienced a surplus of US$1,739.93 million. The nonmigas sector recorded a surplus of US$1,858.04 million, while the migas sector recorded a deficit of US$118.11 million.