The export value of Kalimantan Timur Province in April 2024 amounted to US$2.112.96 million, a decrease of 4.61 percent compared to March 2024. Crude oil exports in April 2024 amounted to US$145.45 million, an increase of 3.05 percent compared to March 2024. Conversely, non-oil and gas exports amounted to US$1.967.51 million, a decrease of 5.13 percent.
Cumulatively, the export value of Kalimantan Timur Province during January–April 2024 amounted to US$8,041.05 million, a decrease of 22.36 percent compared to the same period in 2023. Based on commodity groups, the largest increase in non-oil and gas exports in April 2024 compared to March 2024 occurred in the group of organic chemical materials, which increased by US$9.39 million (816.52 percent). Conversely, the deepest decrease in export value occurred in the fertilizer group, amounting to US$44.94 million (70.23 percent).During the period of January–April 2024, China was the main destination country for exports, accounting for the largest share with an export value of US$2,360.72 million (32.40 percent), followed by India with a value of US$1,329.81 million (18.25 percent), and the Philippines with US$632.81 million (8.68 percent).During the period of January–April 2024, mining commodities remained the mainstay of Kalimantan Timur Province's exports, accounting for 72.75 percent. Industrial products ranked second with a share of 17.68 percent, and oil and gas exports ranked third with a share of 9.38 percent.The three ports contributing the most to the total export value of Kalimantan Timur Province in April 2024 were Samarinda Port (US$594.26 million), Balikpapan Port (US$468.34 million), and Tanjung Bara Port (US$358.14 million).The import value of Kalimantan Timur Province in April 2024 amounted to US$343.53 million, an increase of 33.28 percent compared to the import value in March 2024. Non-oil and gas imports amounted to US$90.18 million, an increase of 15.50 percent compared to March 2024, while oil and gas imports in April 2024 amounted to US$253.35 million, an increase of 41.00 percent.The largest increase in non-oil and gas imports occurred in the group of ships, boats, and floating structures, which increased by US$3.85 million (130.95 percent). Conversely, the deepest decrease occurred in the group of machinery and mechanical equipment and parts, amounting to US$3.36 million (8.90 percent).In terms of their contribution to total non-oil and gas imports during the period of January–April 2024, the largest contributions by the country of origin were dominated by China with US$102.92 million, accounting for 25.77 percent, followed by the United States with US$59.72 million, accounting for 14.95 percent, and Japan with US$40.44 million, accounting for 10.13 percent.According to the commodity usage groups, in April 2024, the group of raw materials/auxiliary materials experienced an increase of 37.11 percent compared to the previous month. Conversely, the other two groups, namely consumer goods and capital goods, experienced decreases of 18.82 percent and 2.62 percent, respectively.The trade balance of Kalimantan Timur Province in April 2024 experienced a surplus of US$1,769.43 million. The non-oil and gas sector trade balance recorded a surplus of US$1,877.33 million, while the oil and gas sector recorded a deficit of US$107.90 million.
