Exports Rise in July 2026
Bengkulu Province's trade balance performance showed a surplus. Data released by Statistics Indonesia (BPS) for Bengkulu Province recorded a trade balance surplus in goods of US$42.11 million for the period of January–July 2026; this represents a 27.11 percent decrease compared to the same period in 2025, when the surplus stood at US$57.77 million.
Bengkulu Province's export value in July 2026 reached US$13.82 million. This figure represents a 10.08 percent increase compared to June 2026 (US$12.56 million) and a 251.97 percent increase compared to July 2025 (US$3.93 million). There were no imports into Bengkulu Province in July 2026 (Source: Official Statistical News No. 56/09/17/Vol. XXVIII, September 1, 2026).
The export commodities from Bengkulu Province that experienced the sharpest declines during the January–July 2026 period were those in the categories of miscellaneous manufactured articles, fruits, flour-based preparations, plastics and plastic articles, and other manufacturing industries—all of which saw a 100 percent drop. These were followed by the live animals category (down 98.92 percent), rubber and rubber articles (down 96.95 percent), knitted clothing and accessories (down 92.81 percent), and several other commodities. Bengkulu Province's export commodities that saw increases between January and July 2026 included wood and wood products (up 457.76 percent), works of art, collectors' pieces, and antiques (up 176.24 percent), and salt, sulfur, stone, and cement (up 7.16 percent) compared to the same period in 2025.
Compared to June 2026, exports from Bengkulu Province in July 2026 rose by 24,318.26 percent in the manufacturing sector. The mining and other sectors experienced a 9.05 percent increase, while exports in the agriculture, forestry, and fisheries sectors rose by 770.21 percent.
During the January–July 2026 period, India was the leading export destination, accounting for US$17.33 million (41.16 percent) of the total export value, followed by Pakistan with US$9.32 million (22.13 percent) and Cambodia with US$5.37 million (12.75 percent).
Domestic Tourist Visits Decline Compared to June 2026
Cumulatively, the number of domestic tourist trips to Bengkulu Province from January to July 2026 reached 4.43 million, a 2.44 percent increase compared to the 4.33 million trips recorded during the same period the previous year. In July 2026 alone, there were 649,749 domestic tourist trips to Bengkulu Province. Of this total, 76.05 percent of the tourists originated from within Bengkulu Province, while the remaining 23.95 percent came from outside the province. The number of domestic tourist trips to Bengkulu Province in July 2026 fell by 3.58 percent compared to June 2026 (673,845 trips) and by 4.88 percent compared to July 2025 (683,082 trips); source: Official Statistical News No. 57/09/17/Vol. XXVIII, September 1, 2026.
By destination regency/city, the highest number of domestic tourist trips in July 2026 was to Bengkulu City, totaling 244,551 trips. Meanwhile, the regency/city with the lowest number of trips was Lebong Regency, with 22,181 trips.
The hotel room occupancy rate in Bengkulu Province in July 2026 reached 52.39 percent for star-rated hotels and 20.71 percent for non-star hotels and other accommodations. Compared to the same month the previous year, the occupancy rate for star-rated hotels rose by 2.15 points, whereas compared to June 2026, it declined by 4.70 points. In July 2026, the average length of stay for guests at star-rated hotels in Bengkulu Province was 1.27 nights; this figure remained unchanged compared to July 2025 but decreased by 0.03 points compared to June 2026. Meanwhile, the average length of stay for guests at non-star hotels and other accommodations was 1.14 nights, representing a decrease of 0.01 points compared to July 2025 and a decrease of 0.03 points compared to June 2026. Broken down by nationality, the average length of stay in July 2026 was 2.22 nights for foreign guests at star-rated hotels and 2.03 nights at non-star hotels and other accommodations, whereas for Indonesian guests, the average stay was 1.26 nights at star-rated hotels and 1.14 nights at non-star hotels and other accommodations.
Transportation Activity Declines in July 2026
BPS Bengkulu Province recorded a decline in transportation activity in July 2026. Maritime transport traffic in Bengkulu Province totaled 88 vessels, a decrease of 2.22 percent compared to the 83 vessels recorded in June 2026. The number of sea transport passengers stood at 1,868, down 15.74 percent from the 2,217 passengers recorded the previous month. Meanwhile, the volume of cargo loaded and unloaded at Pulau Baai Port was recorded at 303,951 tons, a decrease of 2.70 percent compared to the 312,381 tons recorded in June 2026 (Source: Official Statistical News No. 58/09/17/Vol. XXVIII, September 1, 2026).
In the air transport sector, the number of flights at Fatmawati Soekarno Airport in July 2026 totaled 408, an increase of 2.26 percent compared to the 399 flights recorded in June 2026.
The number of air passengers reached 47,368, an increase of 5.33 percent compared to the 44,972 passengers recorded the previous month. The volume of transported cargo rose by 2.78 percent, from 118.38 tons in June 2026 to 121.67 tons in July 2026.
