Pakistan-Indonesia Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $3.22B total volume •Pakistan deficit: $3.22B

PakistanIndonesia

$0

Exports (2023)

IndonesiaPakistan

$3.22B

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$3.22B

Deficit for Pakistan

Total Trade

$3.22B

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

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

PakistanIndonesia Exports

$0
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
Infinity% top product
1Cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed
$129.75M
Infinity% of exports
2Cereals: rice, broken
$39.74M
Infinity% of exports
3Tobacco: partly or wholly stemmed or stripped
$15.55M
Infinity% of exports
4Fruit, edible: mandarins (including tangerines and satsumas), fresh or dried
$14.31M
Infinity% of exports
5Fish: frozen, sardines (Sardina pilchardus, Sardinops spp.), sardinella (Sardinella spp.), brisling or sprats (Sprattus sprattus), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99
$10.16M
Infinity% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Pakistan's export portfolio to Indonesia demonstrates strategic specialization, with cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

IndonesiaPakistan Imports

$3.22B
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
71.2% concentration
1Vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
$2.29B
71.2% of imports
2Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas
$145.29M
4.5% of imports
3Fibres: artificial staple fibres, of viscose, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning
$131.85M
4.1% of imports
4Coal: bituminous, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated
$69.64M
2.2% of imports
5Lignite: whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated, excluding jet
$69.10M
2.1% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Pakistan's import pattern from Indonesia reveals significant dependencyin 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

Pakistan demonstrates competitive strength in exportingcereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed to Indonesia, 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 $3.22B trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Pakistan-Indonesia Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $3.22 billionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Pakistan maintains a deficit of $3.22 billion
  • Export Focus: Pakistan's primary exports include cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed, cereals: rice, broken, tobacco: partly or wholly stemmed or stripped
  • 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, petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas, fibres: artificial staple fibres, of viscose, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning

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 $3.22B 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 Pakistan leveraging its comparative advantages in cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed.

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

Pakistan's specialization in cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazedcomplements 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 $3.22B bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $3.22B 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 $3.22 billion bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed 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

Pakistan's trade deficit of $3.22 billion impacts its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Import Dependency

Strategic Future Outlook

🚀Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in cereals: rice, broken 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
High trade imbalance may create supply chain risks
Market Competition
Global competition in cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed 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 Pakistan and Indonesia represents a total trade volume of $3.22 billion in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for Pakistan, with imports exceeding exportsby $3.22 billion.

Export Strengths

Pakistan's exports to Indonesia total $0.00, with competitive advantages in cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed, representing $129.75M orInfinity% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Indonesia amount to $3.22 billion, 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 comprising71.2% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade deficit indicates Pakistan'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