Indonesia’s retail sector moved sharply into negative territory in April 2026, with sales falling 3.7% year-on-year, according to data updated on 11 June 2026. The downturn marks a significant reversal from March 2026, when retail sales had still been growing at an annual pace of 3.4%.
The figures are based on a year-over-year comparison, measuring the change in April 2026 retail activity against April 2025, while the previous reading compared March 2026 with March 2025. The sudden swing from solid growth to contraction highlights mounting headwinds for Indonesian consumers and retailers as the second quarter of 2026 gets underway.
