Liberia-Indonesia Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $72.67M total volume •Liberia deficit: $8.38M

LiberiaIndonesia

$32.15M

Exports (2023)

IndonesiaLiberia

$40.52M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$8.38M

Deficit for Liberia

Total Trade

$72.67M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Liberia and Indonesia. Green line shows exports from Liberia, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

Comprehensive breakdown of trade flows by product category, revealing the specialized nature of the Liberia-Indonesia commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

LiberiaIndonesia Exports

$32.15M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
39.6% top product
1Cocoa beans: whole or broken, raw or roasted
$12.73M
39.6% of exports
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 exports
3Tankers
$7.30M
22.7% of exports
4Regulating or controlling instruments and apparatus: automatic, parts and accessories
$41,180
0.1% of exports
5Bulldozers and angledozers: self-propelled, other than track laying
$16,580
0.1% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Liberia's export portfolio to Indonesia demonstrates strategic specialization, with cocoa beans: whole or broken, raw or roasted representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

IndonesiaLiberia Imports

$40.52M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
48.1% concentration
1Vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
$19.48M
48.1% of imports
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 imports
3Margarine: excluding liquid margarine
$2.36M
5.8% of imports
4Soap: in forms n.e.c. in item no. 3401.11
$1.79M
4.4% of imports
5Acids: saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids: palmitic acid, stearic acid, their salts and esters
$1.69M
4.2% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Liberia's import pattern from Indonesia reveals strategic sourcingin vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Liberia demonstrates competitive strength in exportingcocoa beans: whole or broken, raw or roasted to Indonesia, 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: Liberia-Indonesia Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $72.67 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Liberia maintains a deficit of $8.38 million
  • Export Focus: Liberia's primary exports 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
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Indonesia 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

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 Liberia leveraging its comparative advantages in cocoa beans: whole or broken, raw or roasted.

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

Liberia's specialization in cocoa beans: whole or broken, raw or roastedcomplements Indonesia's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.

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 cocoa beans: whole or broken, raw or roasted and vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Liberia's trade deficit of $8.38 million impacts 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 vessels: n.e.c. in heading no. 8901, for the transport of goods and other vessels for the transport of both persons and goods present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified, 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 cocoa beans: whole or broken, raw or roasted 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 Liberia and Indonesia represents a total trade volume of $72.67 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for Liberia, with imports exceeding exportsby $8.38 million.

Export Strengths

Liberia's exports to Indonesia total $32.15 million, with competitive advantages in cocoa beans: whole or broken, raw or roasted, representing $12.73M or39.6% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Indonesia amount to $40.52 million, highlighting economic interdependence in vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified, with Vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified comprising48.1% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade deficit indicates Liberia's strategic sourcing from Indonesia. 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