Indonesia
↔
Yemen

Indonesia-Yemen Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $179.06M total volume •Indonesia surplus: $166.94M

Indonesia → Yemen

$173.00M

Exports (2023)

Yemen → Indonesia

$6.06M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$166.94M

Surplus for Indonesia

Total Trade

$179.06M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

Indonesia → Yemen Exports

$173.00M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
57.8% top product
1Vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
$100.07M
57.8% of exports
2Yarn: (not sewing thread), of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with fibres n.e.c. in item no. 5509.6, not put up for retail sale
$7.90M
4.6% of exports
3Food preparations: sweet biscuits, whether or not containing cocoa
$6.02M
3.5% of exports
4Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803): printing, writing or graphic, 10% or less by weight of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibre, weight 40-150g/m2, in sheets 435mm or less by 297mm or less (unfolded)
$5.91M
3.4% of exports
5Electric accumulators: lead-acid, of a kind used for starting piston engines, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square)
$5.70M
3.3% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Indonesia's export portfolio to Yemen 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.

Yemen → Indonesia Imports

$6.06M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
78.8% concentration
1Poly(ethylene terephthalate): in primary forms, having a viscosity of less than 78ml/g
$4.78M
78.8% of imports
2Skins: raw, of sheep or lambs, pickled (but not tanned, parchment-dressed or further preserved), without wool on
$1.20M
19.8% of imports
3Resinoids
$60,300
1.0% of imports
4Paints and varnishes: based on acrylic or vinyl polymers, dispersed or dissolved in an aqueous medium
$22,825
0.4% of imports
5Food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10
$33
0.0% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Indonesia's import pattern from Yemen reveals significant dependencyin poly(ethylene terephthalate): in primary forms, having a viscosity of less than 78ml/g, 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 Yemen, 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 $179.06M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Indonesia-Yemen Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $179.06 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Indonesia maintains a surplus of $166.94 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, yarn: (not sewing thread), of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with fibres n.e.c. in item no. 5509.6, not put up for retail sale, food preparations: sweet biscuits, whether or not containing cocoa
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Yemen include poly(ethylene terephthalate): in primary forms, having a viscosity of less than 78ml/g, skins: raw, of sheep or lambs, pickled (but not tanned, parchment-dressed or further preserved), without wool on, resinoids

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 $179.06M 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 Yemen's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in poly(ethylene terephthalate): in primary forms, having a viscosity of less than 78ml/g.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $179.06M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $179.06M 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 $179.06 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 poly(ethylene terephthalate): in primary forms, having a viscosity of less than 78ml/g demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Indonesia's trade surplus of $166.94 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 yarn: (not sewing thread), of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with fibres n.e.c. in item no. 5509.6, not put up for retail sale present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on poly(ethylene terephthalate): in primary forms, having a viscosity of less than 78ml/g, 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 Yemen represents a total trade volume of $179.06 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Indonesia, with exports exceeding importsby $166.94 million.

Export Strengths

Indonesia's exports to Yemen total $173.00 million, with competitive advantages in vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified, representing $100.07M or57.8% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Yemen amount to $6.06 million, highlighting economic interdependence in poly(ethylene terephthalate): in primary forms, having a viscosity of less than 78ml/g, with Poly(ethylene terephthalate): in primary forms, having a viscosity of less than 78ml/g comprising78.8% 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