Indonesia-Syria Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $15.81M total volume •Indonesia surplus: $15.81M

IndonesiaSyria

$15.81M

Exports (2023)

SyriaIndonesia

$0

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$15.81M

Surplus for Indonesia

Total Trade

$15.81M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

IndonesiaSyria Exports

$15.81M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
20.4% top product
1Medium density fibreboard (MDF), of a thickness exceeding 9 mm
$3.23M
20.4% of exports
2Vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
$3.02M
19.1% of exports
3Vegetable fats and oils and their fractions: partly or wholly hydrogenated, inter-esterified, re-esterified or elaidinised, whether or not refined, but not further prepared
$2.17M
13.7% of exports
4Edible mixtures or preparations of animal or vegetable fats or oils or of fractions of different fats or oils of this chapter, other than edible fats or oils of heading no. 1516
$1.30M
8.2% of exports
5Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of plastics n.e.c. in heading no. 3921, cellular
$995,976
6.3% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Indonesia's export portfolio to Syria demonstrates strategic specialization, with medium density fibreboard (mdf), of a thickness exceeding 9 mm representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

SyriaIndonesia Imports

$0
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
Infinity% concentration
1Machinery: for the extraction or preparation of animal or fixed vegetable fats or oils
$158,000
Infinity% of imports
2Reptiles: live (including snakes and turtles)
$7,200
Infinity% of imports
3Polyphosphates: other than sodium triphosphate (sodium tripolyphosphate), whether or not chemically defined
$104
Infinity% of imports
4Machinery: parts and accessories (other than covers, carrying cases and the like) of the machines of heading no. 8471
$64
Infinity% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Indonesia's import pattern from Syria reveals significant dependencyin machinery: for the extraction or preparation of animal or fixed vegetable fats or oils, 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 exportingmedium density fibreboard (mdf), of a thickness exceeding 9 mm to Syria, 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 $15.81M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Indonesia-Syria Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $15.81 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Indonesia maintains a surplus of $15.81 million
  • Export Focus: Indonesia's primary exports include medium density fibreboard (mdf), of a thickness exceeding 9 mm, vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified, vegetable fats and oils and their fractions: partly or wholly hydrogenated, inter-esterified, re-esterified or elaidinised, whether or not refined, but not further prepared
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Syria include machinery: for the extraction or preparation of animal or fixed vegetable fats or oils, reptiles: live (including snakes and turtles), polyphosphates: other than sodium triphosphate (sodium tripolyphosphate), whether or not chemically defined

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 $15.81M 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 medium density fibreboard (mdf), of a thickness exceeding 9 mm.

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 medium density fibreboard (mdf), of a thickness exceeding 9 mmcomplements Syria's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in machinery: for the extraction or preparation of animal or fixed vegetable fats or oils.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $15.81M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $15.81M 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 $15.81 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in medium density fibreboard (mdf), of a thickness exceeding 9 mm and machinery: for the extraction or preparation of animal or fixed vegetable fats or oils demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Indonesia's trade surplus of $15.81 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 machinery: for the extraction or preparation of animal or fixed vegetable fats or oils, 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 medium density fibreboard (mdf), of a thickness exceeding 9 mm 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 Syria represents a total trade volume of $15.81 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Indonesia, with exports exceeding importsby $15.81 million.

Export Strengths

Indonesia's exports to Syria total $15.81 million, with competitive advantages in medium density fibreboard (mdf), of a thickness exceeding 9 mm, representing $3.23M or20.4% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Syria amount to $0.00, highlighting economic interdependence in machinery: for the extraction or preparation of animal or fixed vegetable fats or oils, with Machinery: for the extraction or preparation of animal or fixed vegetable fats or oils 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