Indonesia-Kiribati Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $3.63M total volume •Indonesia surplus: $3.59M

IndonesiaKiribati

$3.61M

Exports (2023)

KiribatiIndonesia

$16,171

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$3.59M

Surplus for Indonesia

Total Trade

$3.63M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

IndonesiaKiribati Exports

$3.61M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
20.5% top product
1Cosmetic and toilet preparations: n.e.c. in heading no. 3304, for the care of the skin (excluding medicaments, including sunscreen or sun tan preparations)
$740,401
20.5% of exports
2Vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
$452,094
12.5% of exports
3Food preparations: pasta (excluding stuffed), cooked or otherwise prepared
$406,619
11.3% of exports
4Food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10
$285,388
7.9% of exports
5Soap and organic surface-active products: in the form of bars, cakes, moulded shapes, and paper, wadding, felt and nonwovens, impregnated, coated or covered with soap or detergent, for toilet use (including medicated products)
$268,408
7.4% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Indonesia's export portfolio to Kiribati demonstrates strategic specialization, with cosmetic and toilet preparations: n.e.c. in heading no. 3304, for the care of the skin (excluding medicaments, including sunscreen or sun tan preparations) representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

KiribatiIndonesia Imports

$16,171
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
94.5% concentration
1Parts of electronic integrated circuits
$15,285
94.5% of imports
2Sound signalling equipment: electrical, used on cycles or motor vehicles (excluding articles of heading no. 8539)
$886
5.5% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Indonesia's import pattern from Kiribati reveals significant dependencyin parts of electronic integrated circuits, 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 exportingcosmetic and toilet preparations: n.e.c. in heading no. 3304, for the care of the skin (excluding medicaments, including sunscreen or sun tan preparations) to Kiribati, 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 $3.63M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Indonesia-Kiribati Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $3.63 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Indonesia maintains a surplus of $3.59 million
  • Export Focus: Indonesia's primary exports include cosmetic and toilet preparations: n.e.c. in heading no. 3304, for the care of the skin (excluding medicaments, including sunscreen or sun tan preparations), vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified, food preparations: pasta (excluding stuffed), cooked or otherwise prepared
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Kiribati include parts of electronic integrated circuits, sound signalling equipment: electrical, used on cycles or motor vehicles (excluding articles of heading no. 8539)

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 $3.63M 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 cosmetic and toilet preparations: n.e.c. in heading no. 3304, for the care of the skin (excluding medicaments, including sunscreen or sun tan preparations).

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

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Comparative Advantage

Indonesia's specialization in cosmetic and toilet preparations: n.e.c. in heading no. 3304, for the care of the skin (excluding medicaments, including sunscreen or sun tan preparations)complements Kiribati's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in parts of electronic integrated circuits.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $3.63M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $3.63M 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 $3.63 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in cosmetic and toilet preparations: n.e.c. in heading no. 3304, for the care of the skin (excluding medicaments, including sunscreen or sun tan preparations) and parts of electronic integrated circuits demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Indonesia's trade surplus of $3.59 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 vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on parts of electronic integrated circuits, 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 cosmetic and toilet preparations: n.e.c. in heading no. 3304, for the care of the skin (excluding medicaments, including sunscreen or sun tan preparations) 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 Kiribati represents a total trade volume of $3.63 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Indonesia, with exports exceeding importsby $3.59 million.

Export Strengths

Indonesia's exports to Kiribati total $3.61 million, with competitive advantages in cosmetic and toilet preparations: n.e.c. in heading no. 3304, for the care of the skin (excluding medicaments, including sunscreen or sun tan preparations), representing $740,401 or20.5% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Kiribati amount to $16.17 thousand, highlighting economic interdependence in parts of electronic integrated circuits, with Parts of electronic integrated circuits comprising94.5% 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