January 2026, Aceh Deflation 0.15 Percent

Banda Aceh, (2/2) – Based on BPS monitoring results in five regencies/cities in Aceh Province: Central Aceh, Meulaboh, Aceh Tamiang, Banda Aceh, and Lhokseumawe, deflation of 0.15 percent (month-to-month) occurred in January 2026.

This figure indicates a decrease in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) from 114.40 in December 2025 to 114.23 in January 2025. On an annual basis (year-on-year), inflation reached 6.69 percent.

The expenditure group contributing the largest contribution to deflation, both month-to-month, was food, beverages, and tobacco. On a month-to-month basis, this group experienced deflation of 2.01 percent, contributing 0.79 percent to deflation. Meanwhile, on a year-on-year basis, this group experienced the highest inflation at 6.42 percent, contributing 2.46 percent to inflation.

The main commodities that predominantly contributed to month-on-month deflation included: chicken eggs, red chilies, rice, household fuel, and cooking oil. Meanwhile, the commodities that most influenced year-on-year inflation were: electricity tariffs, gold jewelry, rice, rice with side dishes, and machine-made clove cigarettes (SKM).

On a month-on-month basis, inflation occurred in Aceh Tamiang Regency and Lhokseumawe City, while other regions experienced deflation. Meanwhile, on a year-on-year basis, all regions experienced inflation.

Farmer's Exchange Rate Increases

The Aceh Statistics Agency (BPS) also recorded that the Farmer's Exchange Rate (NTP) in January 2026 reached 125.17, a 0.95 percent increase compared to December 2025. The Price Index Received by Farmers (IT) in January 2026 was 154.93, a 0.07 percent decrease compared to the previous month. The commodities that primarily contributed to the decline in IT were coffee, corn, and red chilies. Meanwhile, the Price Index Paid by Farmers (Ib) was 123.78, a 1.01 percent decrease compared to the previous month. The commodities contributing to the decline in Ib were gasoline, rice, and red chilies.

Trade Balance Surplus

The Central Statistics Agency (BPS) of Aceh Province recorded a foreign trade surplus of US$6.54 million in December 2025.

In detail, Aceh's export value in December 2025 reached US$59.69 million, higher than imports of US$53.16 million. Export value increased by 2.42 percent compared to the previous month. The main exported commodity in December 2025 was coal, with a value of US$42.42 million, contributing 71.07 percent of total exports.

In terms of export destinations, India was the largest trading partner, with exports reaching US$52.19 million (87.43 percent), dominated by coal and crude palm oil (CPO). Thailand followed with US$3.98 million, with coal as the main commodity. Furthermore, exports to the United States were recorded at US$1.18 million, with coffee and spices as the main commodities.

Exports of commodities from Aceh through ports in Aceh Province were recorded at US$55.98 million, or 93.77 percent of total exports. The remaining US$3.72 million was exported through ports in other provinces, with the largest value coming through North Sumatra Province at US$3.62 million.

Meanwhile, Aceh's total imports during December 2025 were dominated by propane/butane, valued at US$43.19 million. The largest country of origin for imports was the United States, with US$23.41 million of butane/propane gas. Additionally, Qatar contributed US$10.19 million in imports, and the United Arab Emirates contributed US$9.60 million. Imports from both countries were propane/butane gas.

Foreign Tourist Visits Increase

The number of foreign tourist visits to Aceh in December 2025 was recorded at 4,836, a 33.15 percent increase compared to November 2025. This figure also increased by 28.31 percent compared to December 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 starred and non-starred hotels. In December 2025, the ROR for star-rated hotels in Aceh was 27.53 percent, down 3.74 percentage points compared to November 2025, and down 9.89 percentage points compared to December 2024. Meanwhile, the ROR for non-star-rated hotels in December 2025 was 15.81 percent, down 2.31 percentage points compared to November 2025, and down 6.68 percentage points compared to December 2024.

Number of Air and Sea Passengers

BPS recorded that in December 2025, the number of domestic air passengers departing through Sultan Iskandar Muda Airport reached 26,172, an increase of 8.26 percent compared to November 2025 and a decrease of 4.44 percent compared to December 2024. Meanwhile, the number of international air passenger departures reached 11,403, a decrease of 0.90 percent compared to November 2025 and a decrease of 13.30 percent compared to December 2024. Furthermore, the total number of sea passengers in Aceh Province in December 2025 reached 65,050. This figure increased by 1.07 percent compared to November 2025 and decreased by 29.58 percent compared to December 2024.

Harvested Area and Production of Rice & Corn

Based on the results of the KSA Survey, the actual rice harvested area from January to December 2025 reached 283.18 thousand hectares, a decrease of 18.01 thousand hectares (5.98 percent) compared to 2024. The peak rice harvest in 2025 remained the same as in 2024, occurring in March.

Furthermore, rice production in Aceh Province from January to December 2025 reached approximately 1.62 million tons of Dry Milled Grain (GKG), a decrease of 2.70 percent compared to 1.66 million tons of GKG in 2024. The highest rice production in 2025 occurred in March, at 294.61 thousand tons of unhulled rice (GKG), while the lowest production occurred in July, at around 12.08 thousand tons of unhulled rice (GKG).

Meanwhile, the total harvested area of ​​shelled corn from January to December 2025 reached approximately 8.46 thousand hectares, a decrease of 1.63 thousand hectares, or 16.20 percent, compared to 2024. Trend-wise, the peak harvest of shelled corn in 2025 differed from 2024, which occurred in January. The peak harvest of shelled corn in 2025 occurred in June, with a harvest area of ​​991 hectares. The peak corn harvest in June 2025 was relatively lower, at 318 hectares, compared to January 2024.

Furthermore, dry kernel corn production with a moisture content of 28 percent (before conversion) from January to December 2025 reached 63.23 thousand tons, a decrease of 7.45 thousand tons, or 10.54 percent, compared to 2024.

Media Contact

Dina Nirmala Sari

Aceh Province Central Statistics Agency

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