Maldives-Indonesia Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023
Complete trade statistics: $61.05M total volume •Maldives deficit: $61.05M
Maldives → Indonesia
$0
Exports (2023)
Indonesia → Maldives
$61.05M
Imports (2023)
Trade Balance
$61.05M
Deficit for Maldives
Total Trade
$61.05M
Combined Volume
Trade Flow Visualization
Direct trade relationship between Maldives and Indonesia. Green line shows exports from Maldives, red line shows imports.
Detailed Product Trade Analysis
Comprehensive breakdown of trade flows by product category, revealing the specialized nature of the Maldives-Indonesia commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.
Maldives → Indonesia Exports
Export Market Intelligence
🎯 Strategic Export Focus
Maldives's export portfolio to Indonesia demonstrates strategic specialization, with flours, meals and pellets: of fish or of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.
Indonesia → Maldives Imports
Import Dependency Profile
📦 Import Strategy Analysis
Maldives's import pattern from Indonesia reveals significant dependencyin washing and cleaning preparations: surface-active, whether or not containing soap (excluding those of heading no. 3401), put up for retail sale, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.
Competitive Trade Position Analysis
Market Leadership
Maldives demonstrates competitive strength in exportingflours, meals and pellets: of fish or of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates to Indonesia, leveraging comparative advantages.
Trade Complementarity
The bilateral relationship showsmoderatecomplementarity, with each country specializing in different sectors.
Growth Potential
The $61.05M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.
Executive Summary: Maldives-Indonesia Trade Relationship
Key Trade Highlights 2023
- Total Trade Volume: $61.05 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
- Trade Balance: Maldives maintains a deficit of $61.05 million
- Export Focus: Maldives's primary exports include flours, meals and pellets: of fish or of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, fish: frozen, skipjack or stripe-bellied bonito, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99, iron or steel: threaded screws and bolts n.e.c. in item no. 7318.1, whether or not with their nuts or washers
- Import Dependencies: Key imports from Indonesia include washing and cleaning preparations: surface-active, whether or not containing soap (excluding those of heading no. 3401), put up for retail sale, vegetable, mineral carving material and articles of these materials, moulded or carved articles of wax, stearin, natural gums, resins or modelling pastes, worked unhardened gelatin (not heading no. 3503), cement: portland, other than white, whether or not artificially coloured
Strategic Trade Indicators
📈 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 $61.05M 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 Maldives leveraging its comparative advantages in flours, meals and pellets: of fish or of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates.
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
Comparative Advantage
Maldives's specialization in flours, meals and pellets: of fish or of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebratescomplements Indonesia's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.
Supply Chain Integration
Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in washing and cleaning preparations: surface-active, whether or not containing soap (excluding those of heading no. 3401), put up for retail sale.
Market Access & Trade Policy
Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $61.05M bilateral relationship.
Trade Pattern Insights
Trade Relationship Outlook
The $61.05M 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
Trade Volume Impact
The $61.05 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.
Industrial Integration
Trade flows in flours, meals and pellets: of fish or of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates and washing and cleaning preparations: surface-active, whether or not containing soap (excluding those of heading no. 3401), put up for retail sale demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.
Trade Balance Effects
Maldives's trade deficit of $61.05 million impacts its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.
Strategic Future Outlook
🚀Growth Opportunities
⚠️Risk Factors
🎯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 Maldives and Indonesia represents a total trade volume of $61.05 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for Maldives, with imports exceeding exportsby $61.05 million.
Export Strengths
Maldives's exports to Indonesia total $0.00, with competitive advantages in flours, meals and pellets: of fish or of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, representing $579,144 orInfinity% of bilateral exports.
Import Dependencies
Imports from Indonesia amount to $61.05 million, highlighting economic interdependence in washing and cleaning preparations: surface-active, whether or not containing soap (excluding those of heading no. 3401), put up for retail sale, with Washing and cleaning preparations: surface-active, whether or not containing soap (excluding those of heading no. 3401), put up for retail sale comprising6.1% of total imports.
The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade deficit indicates Maldives'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

