Zimbabwe-Indonesia Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $81.56M total volume •Zimbabwe surplus: $81.56M

ZimbabweIndonesia

$81.56M

Exports (2023)

IndonesiaZimbabwe

$0

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$81.56M

Surplus for Zimbabwe

Total Trade

$81.56M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

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

ZimbabweIndonesia Exports

$81.56M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
43.7% top product
1Ferro-alloys: ferro-chromium, containing by weight more than 4% of carbon
$35.60M
43.7% of exports
2Tobacco: partly or wholly stemmed or stripped
$34.61M
42.4% of exports
3Tobacco: smoking, other than water pipe tobacco, whether or not containing tobacco substitutes in any proportion
$7.98M
9.8% of exports
4Tobacco, (not stemmed or stripped)
$1.36M
1.7% of exports
5Tobacco refuse
$1.20M
1.5% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Zimbabwe's export portfolio to Indonesia demonstrates strategic specialization, with ferro-alloys: ferro-chromium, containing by weight more than 4% of carbon representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

IndonesiaZimbabwe Imports

$0
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
Infinity% concentration
1Vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
$4.79M
Infinity% of imports
2Vegetable fats and oils and their fractions: partly or wholly hydrogenated, inter-esterified, re-esterified or elaidinised, whether or not refined, but not further prepared
$3.84M
Infinity% of imports
3Printed matter: n.e.c. in heading no. 4911
$319,758
Infinity% of imports
4Plastics: of acrylic polymers, polymethyl methacrylate, plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials
$276,741
Infinity% of imports
5Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000cc
$172,620
Infinity% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Zimbabwe'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

Zimbabwe demonstrates competitive strength in exportingferro-alloys: ferro-chromium, containing by weight more than 4% of carbon 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 $81.56M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Zimbabwe-Indonesia Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $81.56 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Zimbabwe maintains a surplus of $81.56 million
  • Export Focus: Zimbabwe's primary exports include ferro-alloys: ferro-chromium, containing by weight more than 4% of carbon, tobacco: partly or wholly stemmed or stripped, tobacco: smoking, other than water pipe tobacco, whether or not containing tobacco substitutes in any proportion
  • 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, vegetable fats and oils and their fractions: partly or wholly hydrogenated, inter-esterified, re-esterified or elaidinised, whether or not refined, but not further prepared, printed matter: n.e.c. in heading no. 4911

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 $81.56M 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 Zimbabwe leveraging its comparative advantages in ferro-alloys: ferro-chromium, containing by weight more than 4% of carbon.

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

Zimbabwe's specialization in ferro-alloys: ferro-chromium, containing by weight more than 4% of carboncomplements 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 $81.56M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $81.56M 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 $81.56 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in ferro-alloys: ferro-chromium, containing by weight more than 4% of carbon 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

Zimbabwe's trade surplus of $81.56 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 tobacco: partly or wholly stemmed or stripped 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 ferro-alloys: ferro-chromium, containing by weight more than 4% of carbon 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 Zimbabwe and Indonesia represents a total trade volume of $81.56 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Zimbabwe, with exports exceeding importsby $81.56 million.

Export Strengths

Zimbabwe's exports to Indonesia total $81.56 million, with competitive advantages in ferro-alloys: ferro-chromium, containing by weight more than 4% of carbon, representing $35.60M or43.7% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Indonesia amount to $0.00, 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 comprisingInfinity% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade surplus indicates Zimbabwe'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