December 2025, Aceh Inflation 3.60 Percent

Banda Aceh, (5/1) – Based on BPS monitoring results in five regencies/cities in Aceh Province: Central Aceh, Meulaboh, Aceh Tamiang, Banda Aceh, and Lhokseumawe, inflation is projected to reach 3.60 percent (month-to-month/m-to-m) in December 2025.

This figure indicates an increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) from 110.42 in November 2025 to 114.40 in December 2025. Both year-on-year (y-on-y) and calendar-year (y-to-d), inflation reached 6.71 percent.

The expenditure group contributing the largest contribution to inflation, both month-to-month and year-on-year, was food, beverages, and tobacco. On a month-to-month basis, this group experienced inflation of 7.64 percent, contributing 2.86 percent to inflation. Meanwhile, on a year-on-year basis, this group experienced inflation of 12.47 percent, contributing 4.62 percent to inflation.

The main commodities that predominantly contributed to month-on-month inflation included rice, household fuel, cooking oil, chicken eggs, and shallots. Meanwhile, the commodities with the greatest impact on year-on-year inflation were rice, gold jewelry, red chilies, tuna, and dencis fish.

Both month-on-month and year-on-year, inflation occurred across all inflation calculation areas in December 2025. Central Aceh Regency recorded the highest year-on-year inflation at 8.90 percent, and the highest month-on-month inflation at 4.95 percent.

Farmer's Exchange Rate Declines

The Aceh Statistics Agency (BPS) also recorded that the Farmer's Exchange Rate (NTP) in December 2025 reached 123.99, a 0.93 percent decrease compared to November 2025. The Farmer Price Index (IT) in December 2025 was 155.04, a 1.88 percent increase compared to the previous month. The commodities that contributed the most to the increase in IT were unhusked rice, cayenne pepper, and corn. Meanwhile, the Farmer Price Index (Ib) was 125.04, a 2.84 percent increase compared to the previous month. The commodities contributing to the increase in Ib were gasoline, rice, and chicken eggs.

Trade Balance Surplus

The Central Statistics Agency (BPS) of Aceh Province recorded a foreign trade surplus of US$34.64 million in November 2025.

In detail, Aceh's export value in November 2025 reached US$58.28 million, higher than imports of US$23.64 million. Export value increased by 20.16 percent compared to the previous month.

All commodities exported in November 2025 were non-oil and gas commodities. The main export commodity in November 2025 was coal, with a value of US$33.15 million, contributing 56.88 percent to total exports.

In terms of export destinations, India was the largest trading partner, with exports reaching US$53.86 million (92.42 percent), dominated by coal and crude palm oil (CPO). China followed with US$1.61 million, with main commodities being coffee, spices, and various chemical products. Furthermore, exports to Japan were recorded at US$0.55 million, with various chemical products, processed meat, and fish as the main commodities.

Exports of commodities from Aceh through ports in Aceh Province were recorded at US$52.80 million, or 90.61 percent of total exports. The remaining US$5.48 million was exported through ports in other provinces, with the largest value coming through North Sumatra Province at US$5.42 million.

Meanwhile, Aceh's total imports during October 2025 were dominated by propane/butane, valued at US$21.59 million. The largest country of origin for imports was the United States, with US$21.59 million of butane/propane gas. Additionally, China contributed US$2.04 million in imports of inorganic chemicals.

Foreign Tourist Visits Increase

The number of foreign tourist visits to Aceh in November 2025 was recorded at 3,632, a decrease of 14.68 percent compared to October 2025. However, this figure increased by 43.05 percent compared to November 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 November 2025, the ROR for star-rated hotels in Aceh was 31.27 percent, an increase of 3.40 percentage points compared to October 2025 and a decrease of 8.73 percentage points compared to November 2024. Meanwhile, the ROR for non-star-rated hotels in November 2025 was 18.12 percent, a decrease of 0.03 percentage points compared to October 2025 and a decrease of 1.17 percentage points compared to November 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 24,175, a 4.34 percent increase compared to October 2025 and a 1.28 percent decrease compared to November 2024. Meanwhile, the number of international air passengers departing reached 11,507, a 1.68 percent decrease compared to October 2025 and an 11.81 percent increase compared to November 2024. Furthermore, for sea passengers, the total number of sea passengers in Aceh Province in November 2025 reached 64,364. This figure decreased by 8.66 percent compared to October 2025 and increased by 0.04 percent compared to November 2024.

Media Contact

Dina Nirmala Sari

Aceh Province Central Statistics Agency

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