November 2025, Aceh Deflation 0.67 Percent

Banda Aceh, (1/12) – Based on monitoring results from the Statistics Indonesia (BPS) in five regencies/cities in Aceh Province: Central Aceh, Meulaboh, Aceh Tamiang, Banda Aceh, and Lhokseumawe, deflation of 0.67 percent (month-to-month) occurred in November 2025.

This figure indicates a decline in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) from 111.16 in October 2025 to 110.42 in November 2025. Year-on-year inflation was 3.58 percent, while year-to-date inflation was 2.99 percent.

The expenditure group contributing the largest contribution to month-to-month deflation was food, beverages, and tobacco, which experienced deflation of 1.78 percent, with a contribution of 0.68 percent.

The main commodities that predominantly contributed to month-to-month deflation included red chilies, rice, tomatoes, green chilies, and tuna. Meanwhile, the commodities that most influenced year-on-year inflation were gold jewelry, red chilies, tuna, rice, and machine-made clove cigarettes (SKM).

Annual inflation occurred across all inflation calculation regions in November 2025. Central Aceh Regency recorded the highest year-on-year inflation at 4.40 percent, while Banda Aceh City recorded the lowest year-on-year inflation at 3.19 percent. On a monthly basis, all regions experienced deflation, with the highest deflation occurring in Central Aceh Regency at 1.06 percent.

Farmer's Exchange Rate Increases

Statistics Indonesia of Aceh Province also recorded that the Farmer's Exchange Rate (NTP) in November 2025 reached 125.16, a 1.00 percent increase compared to October 2025. The Price Index Received by Farmers (IT) in November 2025 was 152.18, a 0.81 percent increase compared to the previous month. The commodities that primarily contributed to the increase in IT were coffee, corn, and unhusked rice. Meanwhile, the Price Index Paid by Farmers (Ib) was 121.59, a 0.19 percent decrease compared to the previous month. The commodities contributing to the decrease in Ib were red chilies, shallots, and green chilies.

Trade Balance Deficit

Statistics Indonesia of Aceh Province recorded a deficit of US$11.57 million in the foreign trade balance for the period of October 2025.

In detail, Aceh's export value in October 2025 reached US$48.50 million, lower than imports of US$60.07 million. Export value decreased by 3.84 percent compared to the previous month.

All commodities exported in October 2025 were non-oil and gas commodities. The main export commodity in October 2025 was coal, with a value of US$30.95 million, contributing 63.82 percent to total exports.

In terms of export destinations, India was the largest trading partner, with exports reaching US$39.45 million (81.35 percent), dominated by coal and crude palm oil (CPO). Japan followed with US$2.99 ​​million, with its main commodities being vegetable weaving materials and various chemical products. Furthermore, exports to Thailand were recorded at US$1.27 million, with coal and processed meat and fish as the main commodities.

Exports of commodities from Aceh through ports in Aceh Province were recorded at US$42.45 million, or 87.52 percent of total exports. The remaining US$6.05 million was exported through ports in other provinces, with the largest value going to North Sumatra Province at US$5.92 million.

Meanwhile, Aceh's total imports during October 2025 were dominated by propane/butane, valued at US$42.92 million. The largest country of origin for imports was the United States, with US$42.92 million in butane/propane gas. Additionally, Russia contributed US$8.43 million in fertilizer imports, and China contributed US$7.46 million in inorganic chemicals.

Foreign Tourist Visits Decrease

The number of foreign tourist visits to Aceh in October 2025 was recorded at 4,257, a 21.21 percent decrease compared to September 2025. This figure increased by 31.51 percent compared to October 2024. Two main entry points for foreign tourists were monitored: Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport and Balohan International Port in Sabang.

The next tourism indicator released by Statistics Indonesia (BPS) is the Hotel Room Occupancy Rate (TPK), both for star-rated and non-star-rated hotels. In October 2025, the ROR for star-rated hotels in Aceh was 27.87 percent, an increase of 0.31 percentage points compared to September 2025 and a decrease of 20.21 percentage points compared to October 2024. Meanwhile, the ROR for non-star-rated hotels in October 2025 was 18.15 percent, a decrease of 0.33 percentage points compared to September 2025 and a decrease of 2.37 percentage points compared to October 2024.

Air Passenger Number Increases, Sea Passenger Numbers Decrease

Statistics Indonesia (BPS) recorded that in October 2025, the number of domestic air passengers departing through Sultan Iskandar Muda Airport reached 23,169, a 4.73 percent increase compared to September 2025 and a 20.21 percent decrease compared to October 2024. Meanwhile, the number of international air passengers departing reached 11,704, a 1.60 percent increase compared to September 2025 and a 31.05 percent increase compared to October 2024. Furthermore, for sea passengers, the total number of sea passengers in Aceh Province in October 2025 reached 70,465. This figure decreased by 9.31 percent compared to September 2025 and increased by 17.55 percent compared to October 2024.

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Aceh Province Central Statistics Agency

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