Padang, (1/10) – Consumer price movements in Sumatera Barat generally experienced an inflation rate of 0.60 percent in September 2026 compared to the previous month. Meanwhile, calendar year inflation (Y-to-D) stood at 1.83 percent, and year-on-year inflation (Y-on-Y) was recorded at 3.50 percent.
The food, beverages, and tobacco group was the primary contributor to the M-to-M inflation in Sumatera Barat. This group experienced an inflation rate of 1.77 percent and contributed a share of 0.59 percent, with the main driving commodities being red chili, broiler chicken, rice, and skipjack tuna/scaled fish.
All Consumer Price Index (CPI) coverage areas in Sumatera Barat Province namely Dharmasraya Regency, Pasaman Barat Regency, Padang City, and Bukittinggi City experienced M-to-M inflation. The highest inflation occurred in Pasaman Barat Regency at 1.11 percent, followed by Dharmasraya Regency (1.03 percent), Bukittinggi City (0.98 percent), and Padang City (0.33 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 1.38 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 4.42 percent, whereas the lowest was in Padang City at 3.33 percent. Meanwhile, Pasaman Barat Regency recorded an inflation rate of 3.56 percent, and Bukittinggi City recorded 3.43 percent.
Sumatera Barat Farmers' Terms of Trade (NTP) Reached 133.58 in September 2026
The NTP of Sumatera Barat Province in September 2026 stood at 133.58, an increase of 0.15 percent compared to the previous month. The increase in NTP was driven by a 0.95 percent rise in the Price Index Received by Farmers (It), which was higher than the increase in the Price Index Paid by Farmers (Ib) at 0.79 percent.
The overall increase in NTP was driven by increases in the smallholder plantation crops and livestock subsectors. In contrast, the food crops, horticulture, and fisheries subsectors experienced declines.
The Agricultural Business Terms of Trade (NTUP) of Sumatera Barat in September 2026 stood at 139.19, up 0.91 percent compared to the previous month. This was due to price increases in agricultural output (0.95 percent) outpacing price increases in additions to capital goods (0.04 percent).
Tourism Developments in Sumatera Barat Province
The number of foreign tourist arrivals entering through BIM in August 2026 was recorded at 10,217 visits, up 60.22 percent compared to July 2026 (6,377 visits). Cumulatively from January to August 2026, total foreign tourist arrivals via BIM reached 53,764 visits, down 8.94 percent compared to the same period in 2025.
Meanwhile, the number of domestic tourist trips destined for regencies/municipalities in Sumatera Barat in August 2026 was recorded at 1.90 million trips, reflecting a decrease of 11.28 percent compared to July 2026. Cumulatively from January to August 2026, domestic tourist trips reached 16.20 million, up 3.70 percent compared to the same period in 2025.
Another tourism indicator released is the Room Occupancy Rate (ROR/TPK). For star-rated hotels, the August 2026 ROR was recorded at 50.08 percent, down 1.78 percentage points compared to July 2026 (51.86 percent). Meanwhile, the ROR for non-star-rated hotels stood at 16.87 percent, down 2.66 percentage points compared to July 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 August 2026 totaled 75.39 thousand people, down 1.41 percent compared to July 2026 (76.46 thousand people). Arriving domestic passengers in August 2026 totaled 74.36 thousand people, up 0.56 percent compared to the previous month.
Meanwhile, on international flights, departing passengers in August 2026 reached 20.15 thousand people, up 9.03 percent compared to July 2026. Arriving international passengers totaled 20.55 thousand people, up 2.69 percent compared to July 2026.
For domestic sea transport, loaded cargo was recorded at 299.10 thousand tons, down 5.82 percent compared to July 2026. Meanwhile, unloaded cargo in August 2026 rose by 4.70 percent compared to the previous month, increasing from 331.14 thousand tons in July 2026 to 346.69 thousand tons in August 2026.
Furthermore, train passenger departures in August 2026 stood at 191.49 thousand people, down 11.87 percent compared to July 2026. In contrast, cargo transported by rail recorded a month-to-month increase of 49.80 percent.
Export and Import Developments in Sumatera Barat Province
Sumatera Barat's cumulative export value from January to August 2026 reached US$2,291.03 million, an increase of 19.55 percent compared to the same period last year (US$1,916.44 million). This growth was primarily driven by the manufacturing sector, which grew by 22.61 percent. During January–August 2026, the five main export destinations were India (US$493.73 million), Pakistan (US$419.98 million), China (US$382.91 million), Bangladesh (US$257.77 million), and Egypt (US$181.84 million).
The top three export commodities from Sumatera Barat during January–August 2026 were Animal/Vegetable Fats and Oils (HS 15), Miscellaneous Chemical Products (HS 38), and Rubber and Articles Thereof (HS 40), contributing shares of 86.46 percent, 3.72 percent, and 2.76 percent, respectively.
Meanwhile, Sumatera Barat's import value from January to August 2026 reached US$784.48 million, surging 123.86 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 114.67 percent. During January–August 2026, the top five countries of origin for imports were Singapore (US$446.89 million), Malaysia (US$214.29 million), Argentina (US$32.48 million), Canada (US$26.52 million), and Brazil (US$18.52 million).
The top three import commodities in January–August 2026 were Mineral Fuels (HS 27), Residues and Waste from the Food Industries (HS 23), and Fertilizers (HS 31), accounting for shares of 83.43 percent, 7.63 percent, and 3.36 percent, respectively.
Sumatera Barat's trade balance for the period of January–August 2026 recorded a surplus of US$1,506.55 million, lower by US$59.46 million compared to the surplus recorded in the same period of 2025 (US$1,566.01 million).
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Anggie Suratman
BPS - Statistics of Sumatera Barat Province
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