Dahua Jixian analyst Suryaputra Wijaksana wrote in a research report that Indonesia's trade will face significant resistance in 2026. This stems from the global economic slowdown and protectionist policies targeting Indonesia's main export products such as coal and palm oil. India is a major buyer of palm oil, and its move to reduce imports of this commodity poses a threat to Indonesia. However, the analyst said that a possible new trade agreement with the US and demand from Europe may offset the impact of these challenges to a certain extent. He added that a tariff-free trade agreement with the US would provide a moderate boost to non-commodity exports.

Dahua Jixian analyst Suryaputra Wijaksana wrote in a research report that Indonesia's trade will face significant resistance in 2026. This stems from the global economic slowdown and protectionist policies targeting Indonesia's main export products such as coal and palm oil. India is a major buyer of palm oil, and its move to reduce imports of this commodity poses a threat to Indonesia. However, the analyst said that a possible new trade agreement with the US and demand from Europe may offset the impact of these challenges to a certain extent. He added that a tariff-free trade agreement with the US would provide a moderate boost to non-commodity exports.