# Indonesia posts wider-than-expected $3.55 billion trade surplus in August

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- Reuters, 2026-10-01 08:40 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/indonesia-posts-355-billion-trade-surplus-august-2026-10-01/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6abe1c6b7ce48c00016269d9

> Indonesia recorded an unexpectedly large $3.55 billion trade surplus in August, official data showed, far exceeding market expectations. Some economists, however, questioned whether the position could be sustained.