NTB, September 2018: Export Value Increased by 29,67 percent

The value of exported goods in September 2018 was around US$ 43.504.227, increased by 29,67 percent compared to its value in August 2018 which was about US$ 33.548.833. The top three export

destinations were Japan (65,21%), China (32,80%) and the USA (1,30%).

The main exported goods in September 2018 including  ores, slag and ash about US$ 42.554.274 (97,82%); fish and crustacean, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates about US$ 306.249 (0,70%); and meat, fish or crustacean, molluscs, or other aquatic invertebrates; preparations thereof about US$ 155.438 (0,36%).

The value of imported goods in September 2018 was US$ 13.368.344, significantly decreased by 69,33% compared to its value in August 2018 which recorded at US$ 43.594.634.  Those goods were majority imported from Japan 47,42% and USA 17,44%.

The type of  imported goods in September 2018 are led by rubber and plastics thereof  which represent 53,49%; followed by machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof which count for 23,33%; and mineral fuels, mineral oils and product of their distillation around 7,07%.