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Asia-Pacific · country guide

Trade with Indonesia.

Indonesia is Southeast Asia’s largest economy and a major exporter of coal, palm oil, nickel products and garments. Its growing population makes it a large importer of wheat, machinery, steel and chemicals.

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  • Tanjung Priok · Tanjung Perak · Belawan
  • 4 relevant categories
  • 4 relevant products

Market overview

Key industries

  • Coal and mining
  • Palm oil and agriculture
  • Nickel processing
  • Textiles and footwear
  • Automotive

Import opportunities

  • Wheat and soybeans
  • Machinery
  • Steel products
  • Chemicals and plastics
  • Cotton and yarn

Export opportunities

  • Steam coal
  • Palm oil
  • Nickel and stainless steel
  • Garments and footwear
  • Rubber

Trade requirements

The main rules to check when trading with Indonesia. This is orientation, not legal or customs advice.

Importer identity
Importers need an importer identification number and business licence.
SNI standards
Many products require mandatory Indonesian National Standard (SNI) certification.
Halal rules
Halal certification requirements apply to food and are extending to other consumer goods.
Export policy
Exports of some raw minerals, such as nickel ore, are banned to support local processing.

Logistics considerations

Discuss logistics for this route

  • Jakarta (Tanjung Priok) is the main gateway; Surabaya serves East Java.

  • Inter-island shipping is essential across the archipelago.

  • Coal moves by barge to bulk vessels at transfer points.

Relevant TP4 categories for Indonesia

Refinery tower lit at night Energy & Fuels Combine harvesters in a wheat field Agriculture & Food Steel coils stored in a warehouse Metals & Minerals Coloured warp threads on a weaving loom Textiles & Apparel

Relevant products

Lumps of steam coal Energy & Fuels · Coal Steam Coal Thermal coal for power generation, cement kilns and industrial boilers. HS 2701 Milling wheat grains Agriculture & Food · Grains Milling Wheat Wheat for flour milling, specified by protein, moisture and test weight. HS 1001 Cones of cotton yarn Textiles & Apparel · Yarn and fibre Cotton Yarn Ring-spun and open-end cotton yarn for weaving and knitting. HS 5205 Hot-rolled steel coils in a warehouse Metals & Minerals · Steel Hot-Rolled Coil (HRC) Flat steel coil for fabrication, pipe making, re-rolling and structural use. HS 7208
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Information current as of October 2026. Regulations, duties and documentation requirements change. Confirm with the relevant authority, your customs broker or forwarder before shipment. TP4 does not claim offices or operations in Indonesia.

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