Indonesia-Egypt Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $1.52B total volume •Indonesia surplus: $1.52B

IndonesiaEgypt

$1.52B

Exports (2023)

EgyptIndonesia

$0

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$1.52B

Surplus for Indonesia

Total Trade

$1.52B

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Indonesia and Egypt. 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-Egypt commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

IndonesiaEgypt Exports

$1.52B
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
54.6% top product
1Vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
$831.39M
54.6% of exports
2Coffee: not roasted or decaffeinated
$86.45M
5.7% of exports
3Yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of artificial staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibres, not put up for retail sale
$39.24M
2.6% of exports
4Medium density fibreboard (MDF), of a thickness exceeding 9 mm
$39.08M
2.6% of exports
5Yarn, artificial: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of high tenacity viscose rayon, not for retail sale, not sewing thread
$37.02M
2.4% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Indonesia's export portfolio to Egypt 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.

EgyptIndonesia Imports

$0
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
Infinity% concentration
1Natural calcium phosphates, natural aluminium calcium phosphates and phosphatic chalk: ground
$44.67M
Infinity% of imports
2Natural calcium phosphates, natural aluminium calcium phosphates and phosphatic chalk: unground
$31.71M
Infinity% of imports
3Fruit, edible: dates, fresh or dried
$22.62M
Infinity% of imports
4Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, ammonium nitrate, whether or not in aqueous solution
$14.97M
Infinity% of imports
5Sugars: molasses, from sugar beet, resulting from the extraction or refining of sugar
$12.33M
Infinity% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Indonesia's import pattern from Egypt reveals significant dependencyin natural calcium phosphates, natural aluminium calcium phosphates and phosphatic chalk: ground, 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 Egypt, 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 $1.52B trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Indonesia-Egypt Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $1.52 billionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Indonesia maintains a surplus of $1.52 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, coffee: not roasted or decaffeinated, yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of artificial staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibres, not put up for retail sale
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Egypt include natural calcium phosphates, natural aluminium calcium phosphates and phosphatic chalk: ground, natural calcium phosphates, natural aluminium calcium phosphates and phosphatic chalk: unground, fruit, edible: dates, fresh or dried

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 $1.52B 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 Egypt's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in natural calcium phosphates, natural aluminium calcium phosphates and phosphatic chalk: ground.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $1.52B bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $1.52B 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 $1.52 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 natural calcium phosphates, natural aluminium calcium phosphates and phosphatic chalk: ground demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Indonesia's trade surplus of $1.52 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 coffee: not roasted or decaffeinated present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on natural calcium phosphates, natural aluminium calcium phosphates and phosphatic chalk: ground, 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 Egypt represents a total trade volume of $1.52 billion in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Indonesia, with exports exceeding importsby $1.52 billion.

Export Strengths

Indonesia's exports to Egypt total $1.52 billion, with competitive advantages in vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified, representing $831.39M or54.6% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Egypt amount to $0.00, highlighting economic interdependence in natural calcium phosphates, natural aluminium calcium phosphates and phosphatic chalk: ground, with Natural calcium phosphates, natural aluminium calcium phosphates and phosphatic chalk: ground 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