Indonesia’s retail sales grew 5.7% year-on-year in January 2026, up from 3.5% in December, signaling sustained strength in household consumption. Growth quickened notably in several categories, including cultural and recreational goods (15.9% vs 5.2% in December) and food, beverages, and tobacco (8.1% vs 5.9%). Trade also recovered in other goods (7.0% vs -1.2%) and clothing (3.4% vs -7.0%).
By contrast, growth moderated for motor vehicle parts and accessories (7.4% vs 14.8%), and the contraction in information and communication equipment sales remained deep (-27.1% vs -30.0%). Automotive fuel sales continued to decline (-5.3% vs -7.1%), while other household equipment returned to marginal growth (0.4% vs -2.8%).
On a monthly basis, retail activity fell 2.7% in January, the first decline in four months, following a 3.1% increase in December. Looking ahead, retail sales are expected to rise 6.9% year-on-year, driven mainly by spare parts and accessories, and to increase 4.4% on a month-on-month basis.
