Indonesia-Pakistan Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $3.22B total volume •Indonesia surplus: $3.22B

IndonesiaPakistan

$3.22B

Exports (2023)

PakistanIndonesia

$0

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$3.22B

Surplus for Indonesia

Total Trade

$3.22B

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

IndonesiaPakistan Exports

$3.22B
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
71.2% top product
1Vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
$2.29B
71.2% of exports
2Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas
$145.29M
4.5% of exports
3Fibres: artificial staple fibres, of viscose, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning
$131.85M
4.1% of exports
4Coal: bituminous, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated
$69.64M
2.2% of exports
5Lignite: whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated, excluding jet
$69.10M
2.1% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Indonesia's export portfolio to Pakistan 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.

PakistanIndonesia 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
$129.75M
Infinity% of imports
2Cereals: rice, broken
$39.74M
Infinity% of imports
3Tobacco: partly or wholly stemmed or stripped
$15.55M
Infinity% of imports
4Fruit, edible: mandarins (including tangerines and satsumas), fresh or dried
$14.31M
Infinity% of imports
5Fish: frozen, sardines (Sardina pilchardus, Sardinops spp.), sardinella (Sardinella spp.), brisling or sprats (Sprattus sprattus), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99
$10.16M
Infinity% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Indonesia's import pattern from Pakistan 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 Pakistan, 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 $3.22B trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Indonesia-Pakistan Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $3.22 billionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Indonesia maintains a surplus of $3.22 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, petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas, fibres: artificial staple fibres, of viscose, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Pakistan include cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed, cereals: rice, broken, tobacco: partly or wholly stemmed or stripped

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 $3.22B 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 Pakistan'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 $3.22B bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $3.22B 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 $3.22 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 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 $3.22 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 petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas 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 Pakistan represents a total trade volume of $3.22 billion in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Indonesia, with exports exceeding importsby $3.22 billion.

Export Strengths

Indonesia's exports to Pakistan total $3.22 billion, with competitive advantages in vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified, representing $2.29B or71.2% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Pakistan 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