No.28/103/DKom 

According to the latest Retail Sales Survey, retailers expect sales to remain stable in April 2026. Respondents predict a Real Sales Index (RSI) in April 2026 of 231.0, supported by maintained positive annual sales growth of Spare Parts and Accessories, Other Household Equipment, as well as Clothing. On a monthly basis, retailers anticipate a 10.0% (mtm) sales contraction in April 2026, due to the normalisation of private demand after the Ramadan and Eid-ul-Fitr 1447 H festive period.

In March 2026, the RSI was recorded at 256.7. RSI performance was primarily supported by annual sales growth of Spare Parts and Accessories, Cultural and Recreational Goods, as well as Food, Beverages, and Tobacco. On a monthly basis, retail sales in March 2026 increased by 10.3% (mtm), higher than the 4.1% (mtm) growth recorded in February 2026. This was driven by all commodity groups, particularly Cultural and Recreational Goods, Food, Beverages and Tobacco, Automotive Fuel, as well as Clothing, in line with increasing seasonal demand during the Ramadan and Eid-ul-Fitr 1447 H festive period.

In terms of prices, respondents predict a build-up of inflationary pressures in the next 3 and 6 months, namely in June and September 2026. This was reflected in the respective Price Expectations Index (PEI) for June and September 2026, which were recorded at 175.6 and 163.2, up from 157.4 and 157.2 in May and August 2026 on the back of higher raw material prices.

More information concerning the Retail Sales Survey​ is accessible via the official Bank Indonesia website.

Jakarta, 12th May 2026
Communication Department
Ramdan Denny Prakoso
Executive Director