Nepal-Indonesia Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023
Complete trade statistics: $17.99M total volume •Nepal deficit: $17.99M
Nepal → Indonesia
$0
Exports (2023)
Indonesia → Nepal
$17.99M
Imports (2023)
Trade Balance
$17.99M
Deficit for Nepal
Total Trade
$17.99M
Combined Volume
Trade Flow Visualization
Direct trade relationship between Nepal and Indonesia. Green line shows exports from Nepal, red line shows imports.
Detailed Product Trade Analysis
Comprehensive breakdown of trade flows by product category, revealing the specialized nature of the Nepal-Indonesia commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.
Nepal → Indonesia Exports
Export Market Intelligence
🎯 Strategic Export Focus
Nepal's export portfolio to Indonesia demonstrates strategic specialization, with hides and skins: other than whole, but including butts, bends and bellies, of bovine (including. buffalo) and equine animals, fresh, salted or preserved, but not tanned, parchment dressed or further prepared, whether or not dehaired or split representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.
Indonesia → Nepal Imports
Import Dependency Profile
📦 Import Strategy Analysis
Nepal's import pattern from Indonesia reveals significant dependencyin uncoated 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, n.e.c. in item no. 4802.55 or 4802.56, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.
Competitive Trade Position Analysis
Market Leadership
Nepal demonstrates competitive strength in exportinghides and skins: other than whole, but including butts, bends and bellies, of bovine (including. buffalo) and equine animals, fresh, salted or preserved, but not tanned, parchment dressed or further prepared, whether or not dehaired or split to Indonesia, leveraging comparative advantages.
Trade Complementarity
The bilateral relationship showsmoderatecomplementarity, with each country specializing in different sectors.
Growth Potential
The $17.99M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.
Executive Summary: Nepal-Indonesia Trade Relationship
Key Trade Highlights 2023
- Total Trade Volume: $17.99 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
- Trade Balance: Nepal maintains a deficit of $17.99 million
- Export Focus: Nepal's primary exports include hides and skins: other than whole, but including butts, bends and bellies, of bovine (including. buffalo) and equine animals, fresh, salted or preserved, but not tanned, parchment dressed or further prepared, whether or not dehaired or split, leather: further prepared after tanning or crusting, incl. parchment-dressed, of bovine (including buffalo) or equine animals, no hair, excluding leather of heading 41.14, and whole hides and skins, and sides, (full grains, unsplit and grain splits), shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas, veils and the like: of wool or fine animal hair (not knitted or crocheted)
- Import Dependencies: Key imports from Indonesia include uncoated 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, n.e.c. in item no. 4802.55 or 4802.56, spices: pepper (of the genus piper), neither crushed nor ground, edible 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
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 $17.99M 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 Nepal leveraging its comparative advantages in hides and skins: other than whole, but including butts, bends and bellies, of bovine (including. buffalo) and equine animals, fresh, salted or preserved, but not tanned, parchment dressed or further prepared, whether or not dehaired or split.
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
Nepal's specialization in hides and skins: other than whole, but including butts, bends and bellies, of bovine (including. buffalo) and equine animals, fresh, salted or preserved, but not tanned, parchment dressed or further prepared, whether or not dehaired or splitcomplements Indonesia's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.
Supply Chain Integration
Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in uncoated 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, n.e.c. in item no. 4802.55 or 4802.56.
Market Access & Trade Policy
Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $17.99M bilateral relationship.
Trade Pattern Insights
Trade Relationship Outlook
The $17.99M 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 $17.99 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.
Industrial Integration
Trade flows in hides and skins: other than whole, but including butts, bends and bellies, of bovine (including. buffalo) and equine animals, fresh, salted or preserved, but not tanned, parchment dressed or further prepared, whether or not dehaired or split and uncoated 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, n.e.c. in item no. 4802.55 or 4802.56 demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.
Trade Balance Effects
Nepal's trade deficit of $17.99 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 Nepal and Indonesia represents a total trade volume of $17.99 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for Nepal, with imports exceeding exportsby $17.99 million.
Export Strengths
Nepal's exports to Indonesia total $0.00, with competitive advantages in hides and skins: other than whole, but including butts, bends and bellies, of bovine (including. buffalo) and equine animals, fresh, salted or preserved, but not tanned, parchment dressed or further prepared, whether or not dehaired or split, representing $1.07M orInfinity% of bilateral exports.
Import Dependencies
Imports from Indonesia amount to $17.99 million, highlighting economic interdependence in uncoated 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, n.e.c. in item no. 4802.55 or 4802.56, with Uncoated 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, n.e.c. in item no. 4802.55 or 4802.56 comprising26.1% of total imports.
The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade deficit indicates Nepal'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