Canada-Indonesia Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $1.88B total volume •Canada surplus: $1.88B

CanadaIndonesia

$1.88B

Exports (2023)

IndonesiaCanada

$0

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$1.88B

Surplus for Canada

Total Trade

$1.88B

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

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

CanadaIndonesia Exports

$1.88B
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
44.1% top product
1Cereals: wheat and meslin, other than durum wheat, other than seed
$830.83M
44.1% of exports
2Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: potassic, potassium chloride
$296.44M
15.7% of exports
3Soya beans: other than seed, whether or not broken
$161.59M
8.6% of exports
4Wood pulp: chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, (other than dissolving grades), semi-bleached or bleached, of coniferous wood
$114.18M
6.1% of exports
5Wood pulp: obtained by a combination of mechanical and chemical pulping processes
$69.61M
3.7% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Canada's export portfolio to Indonesia demonstrates strategic specialization, with cereals: wheat and meslin, other than durum wheat, other than seed representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

IndonesiaCanada Imports

$0
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
Infinity% concentration
1Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data, including switching and routing apparatus
$316.46M
Infinity% of imports
2Waste and scrap of precious metals: waste and scrap of precious metals including metal clad with precious metals, other than that of gold and platinum and excluding ash which contains precious metal or precious metal compounds
$88.30M
Infinity% of imports
3Rubber: technically specified natural rubber (TSNR), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip (excluding latex and smoked sheets)
$83.46M
Infinity% of imports
4Sports footwear: tennis shoes, basketball shoes, gym shoes, training shoes and the like, with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers of textile materials
$47.48M
Infinity% of imports
5Vehicle parts: drive-axles with differential, whether or not provided with other transmission components, and non-driving axles: parts thereof
$46.80M
Infinity% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Canada's import pattern from Indonesia reveals significant dependencyin communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data, including switching and routing apparatus, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Canada demonstrates competitive strength in exportingcereals: wheat and meslin, other than durum wheat, other than seed 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 $1.88B trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Canada-Indonesia Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $1.88 billionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Canada maintains a surplus of $1.88 billion
  • Export Focus: Canada's primary exports include cereals: wheat and meslin, other than durum wheat, other than seed, fertilizers, mineral or chemical: potassic, potassium chloride, soya beans: other than seed, whether or not broken
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Indonesia include communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data, including switching and routing apparatus, waste and scrap of precious metals: waste and scrap of precious metals including metal clad with precious metals, other than that of gold and platinum and excluding ash which contains precious metal or precious metal compounds, rubber: technically specified natural rubber (tsnr), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip (excluding latex and smoked sheets)

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 $1.88B 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 Canada leveraging its comparative advantages in cereals: wheat and meslin, other than durum wheat, other than seed.

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

Canada's specialization in cereals: wheat and meslin, other than durum wheat, other than seedcomplements Indonesia's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data, including switching and routing apparatus.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $1.88B bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $1.88B 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 $1.88 billion bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in cereals: wheat and meslin, other than durum wheat, other than seed and communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data, including switching and routing apparatus demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Canada's trade surplus of $1.88 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 fertilizers, mineral or chemical: potassic, potassium chloride present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data, including switching and routing apparatus, 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 cereals: wheat and meslin, other than durum wheat, other than seed 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 Canada and Indonesia represents a total trade volume of $1.88 billion in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Canada, with exports exceeding importsby $1.88 billion.

Export Strengths

Canada's exports to Indonesia total $1.88 billion, with competitive advantages in cereals: wheat and meslin, other than durum wheat, other than seed, representing $830.83M or44.1% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Indonesia amount to $0.00, highlighting economic interdependence in communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data, including switching and routing apparatus, with Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data, including switching and routing apparatus comprisingInfinity% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade surplus indicates Canada'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