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Indonesia's Producer Prices Rise 3.2% in Q1

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-- Indonesia's producer price index across nine sectors rose 3.15% annually in the first quarter, according to data released by Statistics Indonesia on Monday.

The pace of expansion accelerated from the 2.8% increase in the fourth quarter of 2025.

On a quarter-over-quarter basis, the index climbed 1.7% from Q4 2025.

The mining and quarrying sector recorded the sharpest annual increase, up 6.44%, alongside a strong 7.46% quarter-on-quarter gain. Agriculture, manufacturing, and transportation also posted steady growth in producer prices over the year.

Other sectors showed moderate increases, including electricity and gas, accommodation and food services, education, and health. The water management sector rose 3.85% annually, the data showed.

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