Padang, (1/9) – Consumer price movements in Sumatera Barat generally experienced an inflation rate of 0.18 percent in August 2026 compared to the previous month. Meanwhile, calendar year inflation (y-to-d) stood at 1.23 percent, and year-on-year inflation (y-on-y) was recorded at 3.76 percent.
The food, beverages, and tobacco expenditure group was the primary contributor to the m-to-m inflation in Sumatera Barat. This group recorded an inflation rate of 0.33 percent and contributed a share of 0.12 percent, with the main driving commodities being broiler chicken and bird's eye chili.
All Consumer Price Index (CPI) coverage areas in Sumatera Barat Province namely Dharmasraya Regency, West Pasaman Regency, Padang City, and Bukittinggi City experienced m-to-m inflation. The highest inflation occurred in West Pasaman Regency at 0.46 percent, while the lowest was recorded in Padang City (0.10 percent). Meanwhile, Bukittinggi City recorded an inflation rate of 0.20 percent, and Dharmasraya Regency recorded 0.11 percent.
On a y-on-y basis, all expenditure groups experienced inflation, with the food, beverages, and tobacco group providing the largest share to headline inflation at 1.44 percent.
Furthermore, on a y-on-y basis, all CPI coverage areas recorded inflation. The highest y-on-y inflation occurred in Dharmasraya Regency at 4.34 percent, whereas the lowest occurred in Padang City at 3.55 percent. Meanwhile, West Pasaman Regency recorded an inflation rate of 4.11 percent, and Bukittinggi City stood at 3.78 percent.
Sumatera Barat Farmers' Terms of Trade (NTP) Reached 133.37 in August 2026
Sumatera Barat's NTP in August 2026 reached 133.37, representing an increase of 0.64 percent compared to the previous month. This increase was driven by a 0.65 percent rise in the Price Index Received by Farmers (It), while the Price Index Paid by Farmers (Ib) increased slightly by 0.001 percent.
The overall increase in NTP was driven by increases in the food crops, smallholder plantation crops, livestock, and fisheries subsectors. In contrast, the horticulture subsector experienced a decline.
The Agricultural Business Terms of Trade (NTUP) of Sumatera Barat in August 2026 stood at 137.93, up 0.32 percent compared to the previous month. This growth was driven by price increases in farm output (0.65 percent), which outpaced the price increases in capital goods additions (0.32 percent).
Tourism Developments in Sumatera Barat Province
The number of foreign tourist arrivals entering through Minangkabau International Airport (BIM) in July 2026 was recorded at 6,377 visits, reflecting a 9.90 percent decrease compared to June 2026 (7,078 visits). Cumulatively from January to July 2026, total foreign tourist arrivals via BIM reached 43,547 visits, down 14.32 percent compared to the same period in 2025.
Meanwhile, the number of domestic tourist trips destined for regencies/municipalities in Sumatera Barat in July 2026 was recorded at 2.15 million trips, an increase of 3.11 percent compared to June 2026. Cumulatively from January to July 2026, domestic tourist trips reached 14.29 million, up 2.32 percent compared to the same period in 2025.
Another tourism indicator released is the Room Occupancy Rate (ROR/TPK). For star-rated hotels, the July 2026 ROR was recorded at 51.86 percent, down 0.30 percentage points compared to June 2026 (52.16 percent). Meanwhile, the ROR for non-star-rated hotels stood at 19.53 percent, down 2.18 percentage points compared to June 2026.
Transportation Developments in Sumatera Barat Province
Another indicator released by BPS is the development of air passenger traffic through BIM. Domestic departing passengers via BIM in July 2026 totaled 76.46 thousand people, down 4.73 percent compared to June 2026 (80.26 thousand people). Arriving domestic passengers in July 2026 were recorded at 73.94 thousand people, an increase of 2.52 percent month-to-month.
For international flights, departing passengers in July 2026 totaled 18.48 thousand people, declining 10.65 percent compared to June 2026. Arriving international passengers reached 20.01 thousand people, an increase of 0.99 percent compared to June 2026.
For domestic sea transport, loaded cargo was recorded at 317.58 thousand tons, an increase of 47.80 percent compared to June 2026. Unloaded cargo in July 2026 also rose by 12.82 percent month-to-month, increasing from 293.52 thousand tons in June 2026 to 331.14 thousand tons in July 2026.
Furthermore, train passenger departures in July 2026 stood at 217.28 thousand people, down 4.24 percent compared to June 2026. Cargo transported by rail also saw a month-to-month decline of 0.58 percent.
Export and Import Developments in Sumatera Barat Province
Sumatera Barat's cumulative export value from January to July 2026 reached US$1,937.08 million, an increase of 21.28 percent compared to the same period last year (US$1,597.18 million). This growth was primarily driven by the manufacturing sector, which expanded by 24.66 percent. During January–July 2026, the five main export destination countries were India (US$446.29 million), China (US$303.30 million), Pakistan (US$295.68 million), Bangladesh (US$186.08 million), and Egypt (US$181.84 million).
The top three export commodities from Sumatera Barat during January–July 2026 were Animal/Vegetable Fats and Oils (HS 15), Miscellaneous Chemical Products (HS 38), and Rubber and Articles Thereof (HS 40), contributing shares of 85.78 percent, 3.71 percent, and 3.04 percent, respectively.
Meanwhile, Sumatera Barat's import value from January to July 2026 reached US$695.15 million, surging 139.19 percent compared to the same period last year. The primary driver of this increase was the import of raw/auxiliary materials, which cumulatively grew by 127.76 percent. During January–July 2026, the top five countries of import origin were Singapore (US$414.89 million), Malaysia (US$166.93 million), Argentina (US$32.48 million), Canada (US$26.31 million), and Brazil (US$12.81 million).
The top three import commodities in January–July 2026 were Mineral Fuels (HS 27), Residues and Waste from the Food Industries (HS 23), and Fertilizers (HS 31), accounting for shares of 82.79 percent, 7.46 percent, and 3.76 percent, respectively.
Sumatera Barat's trade balance for the period of January–July 2026 recorded a surplus of US$1,241.93 million, which is lower by US$64.63 million compared to the surplus recorded in the same period of 2025 (US$1,306.56 million).
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Anggie Suratman
BPS - Statistics of Sumatera Barat Province
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