Indonesia-Iran Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $194.45M total volume •Indonesia surplus: $194.45M

IndonesiaIran

$194.45M

Exports (2023)

IranIndonesia

$0

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$194.45M

Surplus for Indonesia

Total Trade

$194.45M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

IndonesiaIran Exports

$194.45M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
27.6% top product
1Nuts, edible: areca nuts, fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled
$53.62M
27.6% of exports
2Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles: n.e.c. in heading no. 8711, fitted with auxiliary motor, with or without side-cars: side-cars
$38.26M
19.7% of exports
3Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids, acid oils from refining: stearic acid
$18.36M
9.4% of exports
4Medium density fibreboard (MDF), of a thickness exceeding 9 mm
$8.72M
4.5% of exports
5Motorcycles (including mopeds): parts and accessories
$8.62M
4.4% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Indonesia's export portfolio to Iran demonstrates strategic specialization, with nuts, edible: areca nuts, fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

IranIndonesia Imports

$0
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
Infinity% concentration
1Fruit, edible: dates, fresh or dried
$5.03M
Infinity% of imports
2Petroleum bitumen: obtained from bituminous minerals
$2.98M
Infinity% of imports
3Alkaloids: of opium and their derivatives: other than in 2939.11, salts thereof
$1.39M
Infinity% of imports
4Fruit, edible: grapes, dried
$864,124
Infinity% of imports
5Medical, surgical instruments and appliances: electro-diagnostic apparatus (including apparatus for functional exploratory examination or for checking physiological parameters), n.e.c. in item no. 9018.1
$449,950
Infinity% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Indonesia's import pattern from Iran reveals significant dependencyin fruit, edible: dates, fresh or dried, 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 exportingnuts, edible: areca nuts, fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled to Iran, 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 $194.45M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Indonesia-Iran Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $194.45 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Indonesia maintains a surplus of $194.45 million
  • Export Focus: Indonesia's primary exports include nuts, edible: areca nuts, fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled, motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles: n.e.c. in heading no. 8711, fitted with auxiliary motor, with or without side-cars: side-cars, industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids, acid oils from refining: stearic acid
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Iran include fruit, edible: dates, fresh or dried, petroleum bitumen: obtained from bituminous minerals, alkaloids: of opium and their derivatives: other than in 2939.11, salts thereof

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 $194.45M 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 nuts, edible: areca nuts, fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled.

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 nuts, edible: areca nuts, fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeledcomplements Iran's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in fruit, edible: dates, fresh or dried.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $194.45M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $194.45M 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 $194.45 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in nuts, edible: areca nuts, fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled and fruit, edible: dates, fresh or dried demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Indonesia's trade surplus of $194.45 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 motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles: n.e.c. in heading no. 8711, fitted with auxiliary motor, with or without side-cars: side-cars present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on fruit, edible: dates, fresh or dried, 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 nuts, edible: areca nuts, fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled 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 Iran represents a total trade volume of $194.45 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Indonesia, with exports exceeding importsby $194.45 million.

Export Strengths

Indonesia's exports to Iran total $194.45 million, with competitive advantages in nuts, edible: areca nuts, fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled, representing $53.62M or27.6% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Iran amount to $0.00, highlighting economic interdependence in fruit, edible: dates, fresh or dried, with Fruit, edible: dates, fresh or dried 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