Indonesia’s fiscal resilience was tested in 2025. Despite global trade headwinds and slowing imports, the Directorate General of Customs and Excise managed to record Rp300.3 trillion in state revenue. The achievement underscores the balancing act between declining tobacco excise, rising export duties, and strengthened enforcement.
Key Facts & Background
- Total Revenue: Customs and Excise collected Rp300.3 trillion in 2025, a slight increase of 0.02 percent year-on-year.
- Excise Contribution: Excise duties contributed Rp221.7 trillion, down 2.1 percent due to reduced tobacco production.
- Import Duties: Revenue from import duties reached Rp50.2 trillion, falling 5.3 percent as imports slowed and free trade agreements expanded.
- Export Duties: Export duties surged to Rp28.4 trillion, up 36.1 percent, driven by higher global crude palm oil (CPO) prices, increased palm oil exports, and relaxed copper concentrate export rules.
- Enforcement Actions:
- Narcotics seizures: 1,806 cases, totaling 18.4 tons, up 146.6 percent from 2024, potentially preventing circulation affecting 33 million people.
- Customs violations: Over 14,000 cases, including smuggling of second-hand clothes, electronic waste, and wildlife trade, valued at Rp7.6 trillion.
- Excise violations: 21,470 cases, dominated by illegal cigarettes (1.4 billion sticks), up 77.3 percent year-on-year, worth Rp2.3 trillion.
- Business Facilitation:
- Customs provided Rp40 trillion in incentives to businesses, including UMKM and national projects.
- Through the Export Clinic program, 1,616 UMKM were assisted, with 745 successfully exporting.
- KITE IKM facility supported 112 small industries with benefits worth Rp26.67 billion.
- Industrial Impact:
- 1,522 bonded zone companies employed 1.85 million workers.
- Special Economic Zones attracted Rp314 trillion in cumulative investment, creating 2.03 million jobs.
- Digital Transformation: Customs advanced Trade AI risk analysis and optimized CEISA 4.0 systems, while integrating passenger services through All Indonesia.
- Governance: Internal discipline was enforced, with 66 employees sanctioned, including 10 dismissals.
Strategic Insights
The Rp300.3 trillion revenue achievement in 2025 reflects Indonesia’s ability to sustain fiscal strength amid shifting trade dynamics. Declining excise from tobacco and reduced import duties highlight structural challenges, while the sharp rise in export duties underscores the country’s reliance on commodities such as palm oil. Enforcement actions against narcotics and illegal trade demonstrate the dual role of Customs in revenue collection and national security. At the same time, incentives for UMKM and industrial facilities show a commitment to fostering competitiveness and employment. The integration of digital systems and international cooperation points toward modernization, aligning Indonesia’s customs framework with global standards.