• The value of East Java's imports in May 2021 reached USD 2.08 billion or decreased by 13.27 percent compared to April 2021. This figure increased by 64.34 percent compared to May 2020.
• Non-oil and gas imports in May 2021 reached USD 1.51 billion, a decrease of 22.15 percent compared to April 2021. The value of non-oil and gas imports increased by 35.82 percent compared to May 2020.
• Oil and gas imports in May 2021 amounted to USD 568.90 million, an increase of 24.30 percent compared to April 2021. Compared to May 2020, this value also increased by 270.73 percent.
• The main categories of non-oil and gas imports in May 2021 are Machinery/Mechanical Aircraft (HS 84) for USD 142.12 million, followed by Dregs/Remaining food industry goods for USD 128.79 million and Iron and Steel goods ( HS 72) amounting to USD 106.06 Million.
• Cumulatively, during January - May 2021, imports into East Java amounted to USD 10.45 billion, an increase of 22.99 percent compared to January - May 2020, which was USD 8.50 billion
• The country of origin for the largest non-oil and gas imports during January - May 2021 from China amounted to USD 2.30 billion (28.29 percent), followed by the United States at USD 654.60 million (8.04 percent) and imports from India at USD 393 .82 million (4.84 percent). Non-oil and gas imports from the ASEAN group of countries amounted to USD 1.10 billion (13.51 percent), while non-oil and gas imports from the European Union reached USD 572.38 million (7.03 percent).
East Java's trade balance during May 2021 experienced a deficit of USD 390.62 million. This deficit was caused by the negative difference in trade value in the oil and gas sector which was larger than in the non-oil and gas sector, which actually had a positive trade difference. The difference in trade value in the oil and gas sector was a deficit of USD 443.07 million, while the difference in trade value in the non-oil and gas sector experienced a surplus of USD 52.45 million.
