12.01.202603:13:30UTC+00Indonesia Retail Sales Rise the Most in Near 2 Years

In November 2025, Indonesia experienced a notable increase in retail sales, which climbed 6.3% compared to the same month the previous year, up from a 4.3% gain in October. This marks the seventh consecutive month of growth and represents the most rapid annual increase since March 2024. This surge highlights a strengthening in consumer demand as the year draws to a close, bolstered by ongoing government support measures. Specifically, sales growth accelerated in several sectors, with food, beverages, and tobacco at 8.5% (up from 6.4% in October), automotive parts and accessories at 17.7% (up from 12.0%), and cultural and recreational goods at 8.1% (up from 6.7%). Fuel sales also saw a positive shift, increasing by 0.8% after a previous decline of 1.0%. Meanwhile, declines in sales of household appliances (-1.6% vs -2.3%), information and communication equipment (-27.4% vs -28.3%), and clothing (-3.0% vs -5.8%) moderated. On a monthly basis, retail activity rose by 1.5%, a more pronounced increase than the 0.6% gain seen in October, marking the strongest growth in eight months and highlighting continued resilience in household consumption.