Indonesia Reports $2.52 Billion Trade Surplus in December, Above Forecast

TRADE BALANCE - JAKARTA. Indonesia reported a $2.52 billion trade surplus in December, beating a forecast of $2.45 billion in a Reuters poll, official data showed on Monday, with exports outpacing imports over the month.

Exports rose 11.64% annually in December to reach $26.35 billion, compared with a forecast 2.40% drop in a Reuters poll, propped up by higher shipments of palm oil and nickel products.