Indonesia-Bangladesh Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $3.58B total volume •Indonesia surplus: $3.58B

IndonesiaBangladesh

$3.58B

Exports (2023)

BangladeshIndonesia

$0

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$3.58B

Surplus for Indonesia

Total Trade

$3.58B

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

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

IndonesiaBangladesh Exports

$3.58B
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
32.4% top product
1Vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
$1.16B
32.4% of exports
2Coal: (other than anthracite and bituminous), whether or not pulverised but not agglomerated
$1.05B
29.4% of exports
3Petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils
$294.72M
8.2% of exports
4Cement clinkers (whether or not coloured)
$207.38M
5.8% of exports
5Wood pulp: chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, (other than dissolving grades), semi-bleached or bleached, of non-coniferous wood
$131.09M
3.7% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Indonesia's export portfolio to Bangladesh demonstrates strategic specialization, with vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

BangladeshIndonesia Imports

$0
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
Infinity% concentration
1T-shirts, singlets and other vests: of cotton, knitted or crocheted
$11.44M
Infinity% of imports
2Yarn: of jute or of other textile bast fibres, multiple (folded) or cabled
$9.59M
Infinity% of imports
3Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted)
$6.60M
Infinity% of imports
4Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted)
$5.79M
Infinity% of imports
5Tobacco: partly or wholly stemmed or stripped
$4.45M
Infinity% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Indonesia's import pattern from Bangladesh reveals significant dependencyin t-shirts, singlets and other vests: of cotton, knitted or crocheted, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Indonesia demonstrates competitive strength in exportingvegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified to Bangladesh, 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 $3.58B trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Indonesia-Bangladesh Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $3.58 billionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Indonesia maintains a surplus of $3.58 billion
  • Export Focus: Indonesia's primary exports include vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified, coal: (other than anthracite and bituminous), whether or not pulverised but not agglomerated, petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Bangladesh include t-shirts, singlets and other vests: of cotton, knitted or crocheted, yarn: of jute or of other textile bast fibres, multiple (folded) or cabled, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted)

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 $3.58B 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 Indonesia leveraging its comparative advantages in vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.

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

Indonesia's specialization in vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modifiedcomplements Bangladesh's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in t-shirts, singlets and other vests: of cotton, knitted or crocheted.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $3.58B bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $3.58B 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 $3.58 billion bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified and t-shirts, singlets and other vests: of cotton, knitted or crocheted demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Indonesia's trade surplus of $3.58 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 coal: (other than anthracite and bituminous), whether or not pulverised but not agglomerated present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on t-shirts, singlets and other vests: of cotton, knitted or crocheted, 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 vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified 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 Indonesia and Bangladesh represents a total trade volume of $3.58 billion in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Indonesia, with exports exceeding importsby $3.58 billion.

Export Strengths

Indonesia's exports to Bangladesh total $3.58 billion, with competitive advantages in vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified, representing $1.16B or32.4% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Bangladesh amount to $0.00, highlighting economic interdependence in t-shirts, singlets and other vests: of cotton, knitted or crocheted, with T-shirts, singlets and other vests: of cotton, knitted or crocheted comprisingInfinity% of total imports.

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