Brazil-Indonesia Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $4.33B total volume •Brazil surplus: $4.33B

BrazilIndonesia

$4.33B

Exports (2023)

IndonesiaBrazil

$0

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$4.33B

Surplus for Brazil

Total Trade

$4.33B

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Brazil and Indonesia. Green line shows exports from Brazil, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

Comprehensive breakdown of trade flows by product category, revealing the specialized nature of the Brazil-Indonesia commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

BrazilIndonesia Exports

$4.33B
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
44.1% top product
1Oil-cake and other solid residues: whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of soya-bean oil
$1.91B
44.1% of exports
2Sugars: cane sugar, raw, in solid form, other than as specified in Subheading Note 2 to this chapter, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter
$807.24M
18.6% of exports
3Cereals: wheat and meslin, other than durum wheat, other than seed
$211.48M
4.9% of exports
4Cotton: not carded or combed
$189.43M
4.4% of exports
5Oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude
$173.83M
4.0% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Brazil's export portfolio to Indonesia demonstrates strategic specialization, with oil-cake and other solid residues: whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of soya-bean oil representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

IndonesiaBrazil Imports

$0
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
Infinity% concentration
1Vegetable oils: palm kernel or babassu oil and their fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
$220.15M
Infinity% of imports
2Vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
$129.49M
Infinity% of imports
3Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks
$85.33M
Infinity% of imports
4Motorcycles (including mopeds): parts and accessories
$71.66M
Infinity% of imports
5Rubber: technically specified natural rubber (TSNR), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip (excluding latex and smoked sheets)
$64.78M
Infinity% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Brazil's import pattern from Indonesia reveals significant dependencyin vegetable oils: palm kernel or babassu oil and their fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Brazil demonstrates competitive strength in exportingoil-cake and other solid residues: whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of soya-bean oil to Indonesia, leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 5+ Categories
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Trade Complementarity

The bilateral relationship showsmoderatecomplementarity, with each country specializing in different sectors.

Specialized Exchange
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Growth Potential

The $4.33B trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Brazil-Indonesia Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $4.33 billionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Brazil maintains a surplus of $4.33 billion
  • Export Focus: Brazil's primary exports include oil-cake and other solid residues: whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of soya-bean oil, sugars: cane sugar, raw, in solid form, other than as specified in subheading note 2 to this chapter, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter, cereals: wheat and meslin, other than durum wheat, other than seed
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Indonesia include vegetable oils: palm kernel or babassu oil and their fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified, vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified, telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks

Strategic Trade Indicators

Trade IntensityHigh
Export DiversificationConcentrated
Trade Balance HealthImbalanced

📈 Market Position: This bilateral trade relationship represents an important regional trade partnerships, with complementary economic strengths driving sustained commercial exchange.

Historical Trade Analysis & Economic Context

Trade Evolution Timeline

2019-2023: Recent Trends

Current trade volume of $4.33B represents the culmination of evolving bilateral commercial relationships, influenced by global supply chain shifts and changing economic priorities.

2015-2019: Growth Period

Sustained expansion in bilateral trade driven by complementary economic structures, with Brazil leveraging its comparative advantages in oil-cake and other solid residues: whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of soya-bean oil.

2010-2015: Foundation Building

Establishment of modern trade frameworks and reduction of barriers, facilitating increased commercial exchange and investment flows between the two economies.

Pre-2010: Early Development

Initial stages of bilateral trade relationship development, with focus on traditional export-import patterns and gradual market integration.

Key Economic Drivers

1

Comparative Advantage

Brazil's specialization in oil-cake and other solid residues: whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of soya-bean oilcomplements Indonesia's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in vegetable oils: palm kernel or babassu oil and their fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $4.33B bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $4.33B bilateral trade volume positions this relationship for continued growth, supported by technological advancement, evolving consumer preferences, and strengthening economic ties. Key opportunities lie in expanding cooperation in emerging sectors while managing potential supply chain vulnerabilities.

Economic Impact & Strategic Outlook

Economic Impact Assessment

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Trade Volume Impact

The $4.33 billion bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in oil-cake and other solid residues: whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of soya-bean oil and vegetable oils: palm kernel or babassu oil and their fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Brazil's trade surplus of $4.33 billion strengthens its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Export Advantage

Strategic Future Outlook

🚀Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in sugars: cane sugar, raw, in solid form, other than as specified in subheading note 2 to this chapter, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on vegetable oils: palm kernel or babassu oil and their fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified, new product categories offer potential for trade expansion.

⚠️Risk Factors

Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
High trade imbalance may create supply chain risks
Market Competition
Global competition in oil-cake and other solid residues: whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of soya-bean oil may affect future market positioning.

🎯Strategic Recommendations

  • Strengthen cooperation in high-value sectors beyond current trade patterns
  • Develop alternative supply chains to reduce dependency risks
  • Explore joint ventures in emerging technology sectors
  • Enhance trade facilitation and reduce transaction costs

Market Position & Competitive Summary

The bilateral trade relationship between Brazil and Indonesia represents a total trade volume of $4.33 billion in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Brazil, with exports exceeding importsby $4.33 billion.

Export Strengths

Brazil's exports to Indonesia total $4.33 billion, with competitive advantages in oil-cake and other solid residues: whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of soya-bean oil, representing $1.91B or44.1% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Indonesia amount to $0.00, highlighting economic interdependence in vegetable oils: palm kernel or babassu oil and their fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified, with Vegetable oils: palm kernel or babassu oil and their fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified comprisingInfinity% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade surplus indicates Brazil's competitive position in this bilateral relationship. This partnership is characterized by complementary trade flows, with each country specializing in different product categories based on their respective economic strengths, industrial capabilities, and position in global value chains.

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Data Source: CEPII BACI (Base pour l'Analyse du Commerce International) • Last Updated: January 2025 • Coverage: 1995-2023