Sluggish Exports Return while Imports Remain Weak Amid Festive Celebration

Economic Research	16 August 2016
Indonesia
Economic Highlights
Sluggish Exports Return while Imports Remain Weak Amid Festive Celebration Indonesia’s exports contracted by a larger magnitude of 17.0% y-o-y in July, from -4.0% in June. This was driven by larger declines in both oil & gas and non-oil & gas exports, due to holiday season from Eid Fitr festivities.. Economist:  Rizki Fajar| +6221 2970 7065
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