Lampung's Trade Balance Surplus

BPS-Statistics Lampung Province reported that Lampung Province's export value reached US$684.46 million in August 2025, representing a 16.16 percent year-on-year increase compared to US$589.23 million in August 2024.

Cumulatively (c-to-c), Lampung's export value from January to August 2025 reached US$4.28 billion, a 29.65 percent increase compared to US$3.30 billion in the same period in 2024.

This increase in export value was dominated by three main commodities: Animal/Vegetable Fats and Oils: US$1,820.31 million, with the largest contribution (42.51 percent) of total exports. In second place was the Coffee, Tea, and Spices group: US$1,037.67 million (24.23 percent), followed by Mineral Fuels: US$489.34 million (11.43 percent).

The United States, Pakistan, and India were the three largest export destinations for Lampung Province from January to August 2025. Exports to the United States reached US$641.76 million (14.99 percent), to Pakistan US$423.16 million (9.88 percent), and to India US$395.51 million (9.24 percent).

Meanwhile, BPS-Statistics Lampung Province recorded imports in August 2025 at US$222.35 million. This represents a 130.41 percent year-on-year increase compared to US$96.50 million in August 2024. Meanwhile, cumulatively (c-to-c), imports from January to August 2025 reached US$1.506 billion, a 0.03 percent decrease compared to US$1.507 billion in the same period in 2024.

The largest importing countries were Nigeria, with imports amounting to US$354 million (23.49 percent), with mineral fuels as the main import commodity. Angola, with imports amounting to US$213.34 million (14.16 percent), has mineral fuels as the main import commodity. Australia, with imports amounting to US$163.43 million (10.85 percent), has live animals as the main import commodity.

"With exports amounting to US$684.46 million and imports amounting to US$222.35 million, Lampung Province recorded a foreign trade surplus of US$462.11 million in August 2025," Nila concluded.

In September 2025, the inflation in Lampung Province was 0.16 Percent

BPS-Statistics Lampung Province recorded a month-to-month (m-to-m) inflation rate of 0.16 percent in September 2025. Meanwhile, compared to the same month the previous year, or year-on-year (y-on-y), Lampung Province experienced inflation of 1.17 percent in September 2025. "This inflation rate is higher than the 0.05 percent recorded in September 2024 in September of the previous year," said Associate Statistician Nila Fridhowati in an online press release on Monday (1/10).

Nila reported that the highest month-to-month inflation occurred in the Personal Care and Other Services category, which experienced inflation of 1.18 percent. The highest contribution was also made by the Personal Care and Other Services category, with a contribution of 0.08 percent. Meanwhile, the highest deflation occurred in the Recreation, Sports, and Culture group, with deflation of 0.99 percent and a deflationary contribution of 0.02 percent.

"The five main commodities contributing to monthly inflation (month-to-month/m-to-m) were red chilies with a contribution of 0.13 percent, followed by broiler chicken (0.12 percent), gold jewelry (0.05 percent), snake fruit (0.03 percent), and deodorant (0.02 percent). Meanwhile, several commodities experienced price decreases, contributing to deflation and helping to hold down the overall inflation rate. The commodities contributing the most to monthly deflation were shallots with a deflationary contribution of 0.26 percent, vitamins (0.03 percent), tomatoes (0.03 percent), pet food (0.02 percent), and packaged liquid milk (0.02 percent)," explained Nila.

Furthermore, on an annual basis (year-on-year/y-on-y) in September 2025, Lampung Province experienced inflation of 1.17 percent, meaning that the prices of goods and services generally increased by 1.17 percent compared to September of the previous year. The y-on-y inflation rate in September 2025 was lower than the 2.16 percent inflation rate in the same month last year.

"The expenditure group with the highest year-over-year inflation rate was Recreation, Sports, and Culture, which recorded 5.71 percent. However, its largest contribution to general inflation was not significant. Meanwhile, the Food, Beverages, and Tobacco group experienced inflation of 5.02 percent, contributing the largest share of inflation at 1.65 percent. Conversely, the Education group experienced the largest deflation, at 18.20 percent, with a deflationary contribution of 1.23 percent," concluded Nila.

The five commodities contributing to the highest year-on-year inflation were shallots, gold jewelry, red chilies, rice, and broiler chicken. Conversely, the five commodities that held back inflation, or experienced deflation, were high school and junior high school students, garlic, gasoline, and squid.

BPS-Statistics Lampung Province also monitored inflation in the four regencies/cities covered by the Consumer Price Index (CPI). In September 2025, the highest year-on-year inflation was recorded in East Lampung Regency at 2.44 percent, while the lowest inflation was recorded in Bandar Lampung City at 0.37 percent. Meanwhile, on a month-to-month basis, the highest inflation rate was recorded in Metro City at 0.39 percent, while the deepest deflation occurred in Mesuji Regency at 0.42 percent.

Lampung Farmers' Exchange Rate Increases by 1.76 Percent in September 2025

The Lampung Province Farmers' Exchange Rate (NTP) in September 2025 increased by 1.76 percent compared to August 2025, with an index value of 127.62.

Subsectors experiencing increases included the Horticultural Crops subsector (5.30 percent), the Smallholder Plantation Crops subsector (4.31 percent), and the Aquaculture subsector (1.54 percent). However, several subsectors experienced decreases in the NTP: Food Crops subsector (1.52 percent), Livestock (0.22 percent), and Capture Fisheries (0.12 percent).

Star-rated Hotel Room Occupancy Rate in August 2025 at 40.81 percent

Next, the Room Occupancy Rate (TPK) for star-rated hotels in Lampung Province was recorded at 40.81 percent in August 2025, a decrease of 6.48 percentage points compared to July 2025 and a reduction of 7.82 percentage points compared to August 2024.

Conversely, the ROR for non-star-rated hotels in Lampung Province was recorded at 23.88 percent in August 2025, a decrease of 1.25 percentage points from July 2025 and 4.73 percentage points from August 2024.

Number of Air Passengers in August 2025 Increased by 1.94 Percent

The number of air passenger departures in August 2025 was 53,293, a 1.94 percent increase compared to July 2025 (m-to-m). Furthermore, when compared to August 2024, there was also an increase of 0.49 percent (year-to-year).

The number of sea passengers in August 2025 was 43,544, a 19.50 percent decrease month-to-month, but an 8.40 percent increase year-over-year.

Furthermore, the number of rail passengers in August 2025 was recorded at 67,418, a decrease of 9.21 percent month-to-month, and a reduction of 0.58 percent year-on-year.