Australia Dominates Indonesia’s Gold Imports in April 2026
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- Indonesia imported 2.50 tons of gold in April 2026 with a total value of US$377.2 million, making Australia the largest supplier by volume and value.
- Australia dominated Indonesia’s April gold imports, followed by Hong Kong and the United Arab Emirates, based on data released by Statistics Indonesia (BPS).
- Precious metals and jewelry drove Indonesia’s non-oil and gas imports from Australia, contributing more than one-third of the total and surging sharply compared with the same period last year.
Jakarta – Indonesia recorded gold imports totaling 2.50 tons in April 2026, valued at US$377.2 million, or approximately Rp 6.71 trillion based on an exchange rate of Rp 17,800 per US dollar, according to Statistics Indonesia (BPS).
Deputy for Statistical Methodology and Information at BPS, Pudji Ismartini, stated that the gold imports, categorized under HS code 7108, were sourced from three main countries: Australia, Hong Kong, and the United Arab Emirates.
“In April 2026, Indonesia imported 2.50 tons of gold with a total value of US$377.2 million,” Pudji said during a press conference on Tuesday.
Australia emerged as the largest supplier, contributing gold worth US$199.2 million, equivalent to around 1.3 tons. This accounted for 52.81 percent of Indonesia’s total gold imports for the month.
Hong Kong followed with shipments of 533 kilograms valued at US$81.7 million, while the United Arab Emirates supplied 240 kilograms worth US$36.4 million.
“The top three sources of gold imports were Australia with 1.3 tons or US$199.2 million, representing 52.81 percent, followed by Hong Kong with 533 kilograms valued at US$81.7 million, and the UAE with 240 kilograms worth US$36.4 million,” Pudji explained.
More broadly, Indonesia’s non-oil and gas imports from Australia reached US$4.15 billion between January and April 2026. Of this total, US$1.39 billion came from precious metals and jewelry, contributing 33.54 percent to overall imports.
This segment recorded a sharp increase of 314.13 percent compared to the same period last year, indicating strong demand for gold and related commodities.
“Imports from Australia are largely dominated by precious metals and jewelry, which accounted for 33.54 percent and grew by 314.13 percent year-on-year,” Pudji added.
In addition to gold and jewelry, Indonesia also imported cereals from Australia worth US$500 million, marking a 16.63 percent increase. Meanwhile, imports of mineral fuels stood at US$442 million, reflecting a decline of 6.83 percent.
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