Indonesia-Myanmar Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $860.41M total volume •Indonesia surplus: $860.41M

IndonesiaMyanmar

$860.41M

Exports (2023)

MyanmarIndonesia

$0

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$860.41M

Surplus for Indonesia

Total Trade

$860.41M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

IndonesiaMyanmar Exports

$860.41M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
61.0% top product
1Vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
$524.60M
61.0% of exports
2Petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils
$84.81M
9.9% of exports
3Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803): printing, writing or graphic, 10% or less by weight of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibre, weighing 40g/m2 to 150g/m2, in rolls
$26.60M
3.1% of exports
4Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, urea, whether or not in aqueous solution
$13.17M
1.5% of exports
5Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: containing the two fertilizing elements phosphorus and potassium
$13.10M
1.5% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Indonesia's export portfolio to Myanmar 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.

MyanmarIndonesia Imports

$0
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
Infinity% concentration
1Cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed
$77.36M
Infinity% of imports
2Vegetables, leguminous: beans of the species vigna mungo (l.) hepper or vigna radiata (l.) wilczek, shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried
$12.71M
Infinity% of imports
3Lead: unwrought, refined
$6.56M
Infinity% of imports
4Zinc: unwrought, (not alloyed), containing by weight 99.99% or more of zinc
$6.13M
Infinity% of imports
5Cereals: rice, broken
$5.20M
Infinity% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Indonesia's import pattern from Myanmar reveals significant dependencyin cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed, 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 Myanmar, 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 $860.41M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Indonesia-Myanmar Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $860.41 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Indonesia maintains a surplus of $860.41 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, petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils, uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803): printing, writing or graphic, 10% or less by weight of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibre, weighing 40g/m2 to 150g/m2, in rolls
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Myanmar include cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed, vegetables, leguminous: beans of the species vigna mungo (l.) hepper or vigna radiata (l.) wilczek, shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried, lead: unwrought, refined

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 $860.41M 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 Myanmar's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $860.41M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $860.41M 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 $860.41 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 cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Indonesia's trade surplus of $860.41 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 petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed, 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 Myanmar represents a total trade volume of $860.41 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Indonesia, with exports exceeding importsby $860.41 million.

Export Strengths

Indonesia's exports to Myanmar total $860.41 million, with competitive advantages in vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified, representing $524.60M or61.0% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Myanmar amount to $0.00, highlighting economic interdependence in cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed, with Cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed 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