<![CDATA[Forecasting plays a pivotal role in economic planning, particularly in aligning supply with demand and informing production decisions. This study aims to compare the performance of the Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average (ARIMA) and Seasonal ARIMA (SARIMA) models in forecasting the non-oil and gas export values of East Java, a region known for its dynamic trade activity. Using monthly time series data spanning from January 2007 to January 2024, sourced from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) of East Java Province, this research conducts an in-depth analysis of forecasting accuracy and model suitability. Before model implementation, the dataset underwent several preprocessing steps to ensure its quality, including the handling of missing values and outlier adjustments. Both ARIMA and SARIMA models were developed, calibrated, and evaluated using standard forecasting performance metrics, namely Root Mean Square Error (RMSE), Mean Absolute Error (MAE), and Mean Absolute Percentage Error (MAPE). The ARIMA model exhibited consistently lower error rates across all three metrics, indicating its robustness in capturing the underlying patterns within the export data. In contrast, while the SARIMA model incorporated seasonal components, its performance did not surpass that of ARIMA in this specific case. The comparative findings suggest that, despite the seasonal nature of trade, the ARIMA model is more suitable for short-term forecasting of East Java’s non-oil and gas exports. This research contributes to the broader literature on economic forecasting by emphasizing the importance of selecting appropriate models based on data characteristics. Furthermore, the results provide valuable insights for policymakers and stakeholders engaged in export planning and regional trade development In this result the ARIMA model overcome the SARIMA with MAPE 0.116 to 0.983.]]>
