Press Release September 1st, 2025

Diverging Inflation Trends in August 2025: Papua Barat Records Deflation, Papua Barat Daya Registers Inflation

Manokwari,(1/9) – BPS-Statistics Papua Barat Province reported that in August 2025, the province experienced a deflation of 0.99 percent (m-to-m). “The Consumer Price Index (CPI) decreased from 111.41 in July 2025 to 111.16 in August 2025,” explained Merry, Head of BPS Papua Barat. This figure contrasts with August 2024, which recorded a monthly inflation of 1.24 percent. On an annual basis (y-on-y), deflation stood at 0.87 percent, while the calendar year-to-date figure (y-to-d) showed a deflation of 0.44 percent.

Meanwhile, Papua Barat Daya Province recorded inflation across all measures in August 2025: 0.87 percent (m-to-m), 1.88 percent (y-on-y), and 1.72 percent (y-to-d).

The Food, Beverages, and Tobacco group was the largest contributor to the divergent trends in both provinces. In Papua Barat, this group posted a deflation of 2.04 percent, contributing -0.71 percent to the overall figure. Key commodities driving this deflation included tomatoes, skipjack tuna, and yellowfin tuna. Conversely, in Papua Barat Daya, this group recorded an inflation of 1.73 percent, contributing 0.71 percent, mainly driven by mackerel, yellowfin tuna, shallots, and water spinach.

Farmers’ Exchange Rate: Decline in Papua Barat, Growth in Papua Barat Daya

BPS also reported the Farmers’ Exchange Rate (NTP) for August 2025. In Papua Barat, the NTP fell to 100.93, representing a decline of 1.22 percent compared to July 2025. This drop was attributed to a 1.11 percent decrease in the farmers’ output price index (It), alongside a 0.11 percent increase in the input price index (Ib). Additionally, the Agricultural Household Business Exchange Rate (NTUP) declined by 1.16 percent, from 107.89 in July 2025 to 106.64 in August 2025. The Household Consumption Index (IKRT) stood at 119.56, showing a modest rise of 0.12 percent.

In contrast, the NTP for Papua Barat Daya reached 101.16, a slight increase of 0.01 percent from the previous month. This improvement was due to a 0.77 percent rise in the farmers’ output price index, offset by an equivalent increase of 0.77 percent in the input price index. The IKRT in Papua Barat Daya rose by 0.78 percent, while the NTUP increased by 0.22 percent, from 107.49 in July 2025 to 107.72 in August 2025.

Trade Balance Performance Remains Positive

The positive performance of the trade balance in both provinces continued. In July 2025, Papua Barat recorded a trade surplus of US$281.73 million, up 8.61 percent compared to June 2025. Papua Barat Daya also posted a surplus of US$1.39 million, increasing 13.95 percent from the previous month.

“The surplus in Papua Barat was largely supported by oil and gas commodities amounting to US$276.70 million, and non-oil and gas commodities amounting to US$5.03 million. Meanwhile, the surplus in Papua Barat Daya was driven entirely by non-oil and gas commodities valued at US$1.39 million,” noted Merry during a press conference in Manokwari.

Papua Barat’s exports in July 2025 reached US$281.73 million, with mineral fuels (HS27) being the largest contributor at US$276.70 million. China was the main export destination, valued at US$144.71 million, representing 51.37 percent of total exports. No import declarations (PIB) were registered during this period.

Papua Barat Daya’s exports stood at US$1.39 million, dominated by fish and crustaceans (HS03) at US$1.38 million. China also emerged as the largest destination, with exports valued at US$0.50 million or 35.93 percent of the total. Similarly, no PIB imports were recorded.

Domestic Tourism Shows Strong Growth

Tourism indicators also demonstrated positive momentum. In July 2025, the number of domestic tourist trips in Papua Barat reached 154.47 thousand, an increase of 14.91 percent compared to June 2025. In Papua Barat Daya, the figure was 283.81 thousand, rising 5.50 percent over the same period.

The hotel occupancy rate (TPK) in July 2025 also improved. In Papua Barat, the occupancy rate for classified hotels was 29.38 percent, up by 0.80 percentage points. In Papua Barat Daya, the rate was higher at 41.60 percent, an increase of 0.96 percentage points. Within the Sulampua region (Sulawesi, Maluku, Papua), Papua Barat Daya ranked 7th, while Papua Barat ranked 12th.

Air Transport Passenger Numbers Continue to Rise

Air transport also recorded steady growth. In Papua Barat, the number of air passengers in July 2025 reached 50,110 persons, an increase of 9.12 percent compared to June 2025. The sharpest growth was noted at Merdey Airport (Teluk Bintuni), with a surge of 76.32 percent.

In Papua Barat Daya, air passenger numbers totaled 115,531 persons, up 7.78 percent, with the most significant increase recorded at Ayawasi Airport (Maybrat), which grew by 67.65 percent.

From the perspective of aircraft movements, Papua Barat recorded 1,153 flights, a rise of 4.72 percent, while Papua Barat Daya recorded 1,297 flights, marking a slight decline of 1.59 percent.

Media Contact Person

Destrianto Mursalin

BPS-Statistics Papua Barat Province

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