The Directorate General of Customs and Excise (DGCE) of Indonesia’s Ministry of Finance recorded state revenue from customs and excise amounting to Rp300.3 trillion in 2025, marking a marginal increase of around 0.02% compared to 2024. This figure included excise revenue of Rp221.7 trillion, which declined by 2.1% year-on-year due to lower tobacco product output.

Meanwhile, export duty revenue reached Rp28.4 trillion, surging 36.1% annually and significantly exceeding the state budget target. Import duty revenue, however, fell 5.3% year-on-year to Rp50.2 trillion, reflecting slower import activity and greater utilization of Free Trade Agreement (FTA) facilities.

According to DGCE’s Director of Communication and Service User Guidance, Nirwala Dwi Heryanto, the strong performance in export duties was driven by higher global CPO prices, increased palm oil export volumes, and relaxed policies on copper concentrate exports.

Revenue protection efforts were accompanied by tighter supervision of goods entering Indonesia’s customs territory. Throughout 2025, Customs and Excise carried out 1,806 narcotics enforcement actions, seizing a total of 18.4 tons of evidence, up 146.6% year-on-year.

Beyond narcotics, enforcement actions also targeted various illegal and hazardous goods, including second-hand clothing, electronic waste, wildlife trafficking, and customs administrative violations. In total, more than 14,000 customs enforcement actions were conducted, with seized goods valued at Rp7.6 trillion.

In the excise sector, intensive enforcement was also undertaken. Working alongside other law enforcement agencies, Customs and Excise carried out 21,470 excise-related actions with seized goods valued at Rp2.3 trillion. The majority involved illegal cigarettes, totaling 20,537 cases with approximately 1.4 billion sticks confiscated, representing a 77.3% annual increase.

Alongside stronger supervision, Customs and Excise also provided various incentives and business facilitation measures. Throughout 2025, more than Rp40 trillion in customs incentives were distributed to support MSMEs, industries, and the organization of national and international events.

Through the Export Clinic program operating nationwide, DGCE-supported MSMEs reached 1,616 units, with 745 MSMEs successfully entering global export markets by the end of 2025. Support was also extended to small and medium industries through the KITE IKM facility, utilized by 112 businesses with a total facility value of Rp26.67 billion.

In bonded zones, 1,522 companies were recorded, showing consistent growth over the past three years and contributing to employment for 1,849,557 workers. In parallel, Special Economic Zones (SEZs) acted as investment catalysts, achieving cumulative investment of Rp314 trillion and creating jobs for 2.03 million people.

In addition, throughout 2025, Customs and Excise worked behind the scenes to ensure the smooth flow of goods for various national and international events, including global music concerts, international sporting events, automotive exhibitions, and temporary imports for humanitarian aid and disaster response.

The year 2025 also marked a period of internal reform aimed at accelerating DGCE’s transformation. One key outcome was the introduction of Trade AI, an artificial intelligence system designed to analyze trade patterns and detect potential violations such as under- and over-invoicing at an early stage.

This transformation was further strengthened through the optimization of CEISA 4.0, which integrates customs processes to enable faster and more accurate inspections and approvals. For international passengers, the All Indonesia service was also introduced to streamline arrival procedures using a single form and a unified barcode integrated across agencies.

Furthermore, Customs and Excise enhanced access to information by optimizing digital channels and a more responsive official website. Behind these innovations, DGCE continues to strengthen its Internal Control System to safeguard organizational integrity. Throughout 2025, disciplinary sanctions were imposed on 66 employees, including the dismissal of 10 staff members, as part of firm measures to uphold professionalism and public trust.