Indonesia Books $3.45 Billion Trade Surplus in January after Weak Imports

MACROECONOMICS - JAKARTA. Indonesia booked a $3.45 billion merchandise trade surplus in January, bigger than expected, amid surprisingly weak imports, official data showed on Monday.

A Reuters poll of analysts had expected a surplus of $1.91 billion for January.

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