Indonesia-Liberia Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $72.67M total volume •Indonesia surplus: $8.38M

IndonesiaLiberia

$40.52M

Exports (2023)

LiberiaIndonesia

$32.15M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$8.38M

Surplus for Indonesia

Total Trade

$72.67M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

IndonesiaLiberia Exports

$40.52M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
48.1% top product
1Vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
$19.48M
48.1% of exports
2Oil-cake and other solid residues: whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of oils, n.e.c. in heading no. 2306
$3.99M
9.9% of exports
3Margarine: excluding liquid margarine
$2.36M
5.8% of exports
4Soap: in forms n.e.c. in item no. 3401.11
$1.79M
4.4% of exports
5Acids: saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids: palmitic acid, stearic acid, their salts and esters
$1.69M
4.2% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Indonesia's export portfolio to Liberia 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.

LiberiaIndonesia Imports

$32.15M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
39.6% concentration
1Cocoa beans: whole or broken, raw or roasted
$12.73M
39.6% of imports
2Vessels: n.e.c. in heading no. 8901, for the transport of goods and other vessels for the transport of both persons and goods
$12.00M
37.3% of imports
3Tankers
$7.30M
22.7% of imports
4Regulating or controlling instruments and apparatus: automatic, parts and accessories
$41,180
0.1% of imports
5Bulldozers and angledozers: self-propelled, other than track laying
$16,580
0.1% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Indonesia's import pattern from Liberia reveals strategic sourcingin cocoa beans: whole or broken, raw or roasted, 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 Liberia, leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 5+ Categories
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Trade Complementarity

The bilateral relationship showsstrongcomplementarity, with each country specializing in different sectors.

Highly Balanced
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Growth Potential

The $72.67M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Indonesia-Liberia Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $72.67 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Indonesia maintains a surplus of $8.38 million
  • 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, oil-cake and other solid residues: whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of oils, n.e.c. in heading no. 2306, margarine: excluding liquid margarine
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Liberia include cocoa beans: whole or broken, raw or roasted, vessels: n.e.c. in heading no. 8901, for the transport of goods and other vessels for the transport of both persons and goods, tankers

Strategic Trade Indicators

Trade IntensityHigh
Export DiversificationConcentrated
Trade Balance HealthBalanced

📈 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 $72.67M 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

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Comparative Advantage

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

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in cocoa beans: whole or broken, raw or roasted.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $72.67M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyModerate
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $72.67M 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 $72.67 million 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 cocoa beans: whole or broken, raw or roasted demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Indonesia's trade surplus of $8.38 million strengthens its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Well Balanced

Strategic Future Outlook

🚀Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in oil-cake and other solid residues: whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of oils, n.e.c. in heading no. 2306 present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on cocoa beans: whole or broken, raw or roasted, new product categories offer potential for trade expansion.

⚠️Risk Factors

Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
Moderate concentration in key sectors requires monitoring
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 Liberia represents a total trade volume of $72.67 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Indonesia, with exports exceeding importsby $8.38 million.

Export Strengths

Indonesia's exports to Liberia total $40.52 million, with competitive advantages in vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified, representing $19.48M or48.1% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Liberia amount to $32.15 million, highlighting economic interdependence in cocoa beans: whole or broken, raw or roasted, with Cocoa beans: whole or broken, raw or roasted comprising39.6% 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