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Indonesia-China, Macao SAR Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $117.51M total volume •Indonesia surplus: $117.51M

Indonesia → China, Macao SAR

$117.51M

Exports (2023)

China, Macao SAR → Indonesia

$0

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$117.51M

Surplus for Indonesia

Total Trade

$117.51M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Indonesia and China, Macao SAR. 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-China, Macao SAR commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

Indonesia → China, Macao SAR Exports

$117.51M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
41.6% top product
1Fish: edible offal, fish heads, tails and maws
$48.94M
41.6% of exports
2Aquatic invertebrates: sea cucumbers (Stichopus japonicus, Holothuroidea), dried, salted or in brine, smoked, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process
$22.87M
19.5% of exports
3Fish: edible offal, shark fins
$10.35M
8.8% of exports
4Cigarettes: containing tobacco
$8.23M
7.0% of exports
5Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6403, (not covering the ankle), outer soles of rubber, plastics or composition leather, uppers of leather
$2.62M
2.2% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Indonesia's export portfolio to China, Macao SAR demonstrates strategic specialization, with fish: edible offal, fish heads, tails and maws representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

China, Macao SAR → Indonesia Imports

$0
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
Infinity% concentration
1Electrical apparatus: n.e.c. in heading no. 8536, for switching or protecting electrical circuits, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts
$637,186
Infinity% of imports
2Copper: foil, not backed, of a thickness not exceeding 0.15mm, of refined copper
$202,402
Infinity% of imports
3Nightdresses and pyjamas: women's or girls', of man-made fibres (not knitted or crocheted)
$169,985
Infinity% of imports
4Solvents and thinners: organic composite solvents and thinners, n.e.c. or included, prepared paint or varnish removers
$112,575
Infinity% of imports
5Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of combed fibres, less than 85% by weight of cotton, less than 232.56 but not less than 192.31 decitex (exceeding 43 but not exceeding 52 metric number), not for retail sale
$108,011
Infinity% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Indonesia's import pattern from China, Macao SAR reveals significant dependencyin electrical apparatus: n.e.c. in heading no. 8536, for switching or protecting electrical circuits, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, 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 exportingfish: edible offal, fish heads, tails and maws to China, Macao SAR, 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 $117.51M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Indonesia-China, Macao SAR Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $117.51 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Indonesia maintains a surplus of $117.51 million
  • Export Focus: Indonesia's primary exports include fish: edible offal, fish heads, tails and maws, aquatic invertebrates: sea cucumbers (stichopus japonicus, holothuroidea), dried, salted or in brine, smoked, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process, fish: edible offal, shark fins
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from China, Macao SAR include electrical apparatus: n.e.c. in heading no. 8536, for switching or protecting electrical circuits, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, copper: foil, not backed, of a thickness not exceeding 0.15mm, of refined copper, nightdresses and pyjamas: women's or girls', of man-made fibres (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 $117.51M 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 fish: edible offal, fish heads, tails and maws.

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 fish: edible offal, fish heads, tails and mawscomplements China, Macao SAR's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in electrical apparatus: n.e.c. in heading no. 8536, for switching or protecting electrical circuits, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $117.51M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $117.51M 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 $117.51 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in fish: edible offal, fish heads, tails and maws and electrical apparatus: n.e.c. in heading no. 8536, for switching or protecting electrical circuits, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Indonesia's trade surplus of $117.51 million 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 aquatic invertebrates: sea cucumbers (stichopus japonicus, holothuroidea), dried, salted or in brine, smoked, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on electrical apparatus: n.e.c. in heading no. 8536, for switching or protecting electrical circuits, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, 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 fish: edible offal, fish heads, tails and maws 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 China, Macao SAR represents a total trade volume of $117.51 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Indonesia, with exports exceeding importsby $117.51 million.

Export Strengths

Indonesia's exports to China, Macao SAR total $117.51 million, with competitive advantages in fish: edible offal, fish heads, tails and maws, representing $48.94M or41.6% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from China, Macao SAR amount to $0.00, highlighting economic interdependence in electrical apparatus: n.e.c. in heading no. 8536, for switching or protecting electrical circuits, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, with Electrical apparatus: n.e.c. in heading no. 8536, for switching or protecting electrical circuits, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts 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