Indonesia’s retail sector showed stronger momentum at the start of 2026, with year-over-year retail sales growth rising to 5.7% in January 2026, up from 3.5% in December 2025. The data, updated on 10 March 2026, highlight a notable acceleration in consumer spending compared with the same period a year earlier.
The January figure reflects a comparison of retail sales against January 2025, while the December reading measured changes versus December 2024. The pickup from 3.5% to 5.7% suggests improving demand conditions in Indonesia’s consumer market, with retailers entering the new year on a firmer footing.
Analysts and market participants will be watching upcoming releases closely to see whether this stronger year-over-year performance in January marks the start of a sustained upward trend in Indonesia’s retail activity or a short-term rebound following more moderate growth at the end of 2025.
