Importer opportunity guide

Indonesia import opportunities
where to source next

Explore Indonesia's import market by product, supplier concentration, demand growth, and sourcing gaps. Use reported market size and calculated indicators to decide where deeper supplier research may be useful.

IDN50 opportunities screened2024 trade year$228.1B imports
Latest imports$228.1B2024 reported value
Import CAGR+5.9%Three-year reported change
GDP$1.4TLatest reported value
GDP per capita$4.9KLatest reported value
Trade openness30.7%Reported share of GDP

Indonesia import opportunities

What makes this an attractive import market?

Compare market size and growth with supplier concentration. A large market may still need product, quality, tariff, logistics, and buyer validation.

Largest market shown

Not reported

$12.9B of latest reported imports and $10.1B of calculated three-year opportunity.

Current import base

$228.1B in imports

Indonesia recorded $228.1B in imports in 2024, with a three-year change of +5.9%.

How to use the guide

Compare demand with supply

Start with the highest-value products, then review supplier concentration and market conditions before choosing a sourcing route.

Import market overview

Find products where demand and sourcing options meet

This page separates reported import observations from calculated indicators so market size is not mistaken for a guaranteed sourcing opportunity.

Indonesia imports products from suppliers across major trade regions. The current profile reports $228.1B of imports in 2024, while the opportunity view highlights product and supplier combinations where market demand and supply context may justify further research.

Use the opportunity table to compare product market size, demand growth, supplier counts, concentration, and projected imports. High concentration can indicate reliance on a small supplier base; it can also reflect specialized products that require careful validation.

Top import opportunities

Products and supplier context to review

The top 50 screened products are ranked by calculated three-year opportunity. Reported market values and calculated indicators are labeled separately.

RankProductMarket sizeDemand growthSuppliersConcentrationTop supplierProjected imports
1HS 271012Product description unavailable$12.9BLatest imports+10.6%383856SGPDeclining$17.5B
2HS 271019Product description unavailable$7.6BLatest imports+11.7%702844SGPDeclining$10.6B
3HS 851712Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks$3.6BLatest imports+18.4%634823CHNDeclining$5.9B
4HS 270900Oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude$9.3BLatest imports+7.2%261741NGADeclining$11.5B
5HS 710812Metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder)$4.4BLatest imports+53.8%182452HKGDeclining$8.6B
6HS 170114Sugars: cane sugar, raw, in solid form, other than as specified in Subheading Note 2 to this chapter, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter$2.5BLatest imports+12.9%115131BRADeclining$3.6B
7HS 270112Coal: bituminous, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated$2.4BLatest imports+17.9%174355AUSDeclining$3.9B
8HS 851770Telephone sets and other apparatus for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data, via a wired or wireless network: parts$2.6BLatest imports+9.8%664820CHNDeclining$3.4B
9HS 230400Oil-cake and other solid residues: whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of soya-bean oil$2.3BLatest imports+9.7%145920BRADeclining$3.0B
10HS 847130Data processing machines: portable, digital and automatic, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a display$1.4BLatest imports+17.3%578822CHNDeclining$2.2B
11HS 890520Floating or submersible drilling or production platforms$1.2BLatest imports+14.9%58837CHNSlowing$1.9B
12HS 271112Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, propane$1.6BLatest imports+26.7%123337USASlowing$3.2B
13HS 120190Soya beans: other than seed, whether or not broken$1.3BLatest imports+8.1%198183USADeclining$1.7B
14HS 260111Iron ores and concentrates: non-agglomerated$1.2BLatest imports+16.7%236187AUSDeclining$1.8B
15HS 870380Vehicles: with only electric motor for propulsion$926.4MLatest imports+33.3%225631CHNDeclining$1.8B
16HS 854239Electronic integrated circuits: n.e.c. in heading no. 8542$2.1BLatest imports+8.3%533131SGPSlowing$2.7B
17HS 290110Acyclic hydrocarbons: saturated$613.2MLatest imports+23.4%239739USADeclining$1.2B
18HS 842952Mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders: with a 360 degree revolving super structure$1.2BLatest imports+7.9%185840CHNAccelerating$1.5B
19HS 100199Cereals: wheat and meslin, other than durum wheat, other than seed$3.2BLatest imports+5.5%241925AUSDeclining$3.8B
20HS 271113Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, butanes$1.2BLatest imports+24.3%122545USADeclining$2.3B
21HS 730890Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, n.e.s. in heading no. 7308$853.8MLatest imports+8.8%597440CHNDeclining$1.1B
22HS 070320Vegetables, alliaceous: garlic, fresh or chilled$683.0MLatest imports+11.2%49997CHNDeclining$940.2M
23HS 851762Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data, including switching and routing apparatus$1.6BLatest imports+9.4%802563CHNDeclining$2.0B
24HS 271111Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas$610.8MLatest imports+38.7%55620QATStable$1.2B
25HS 870423Vehicles: compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. exceeding 20 tonnes), nes in item no 8704.1$848.1MLatest imports+6.7%156593CHNDeclining$1.0B
26HS 100630Cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed$1.9BLatest imports+4.6%222676THADeclining$2.2B
27HS 854290Parts of electronic integrated circuits$1.4BLatest imports+20.2%752198TWNDeclining$2.4B
28HS 870340Vehicles: with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor for propulsion, incapable of being charged by plugging to external source of electric power$563.2MLatest imports+30.0%145903JPNGrowing$1.1B
29HS 180100Cocoa beans: whole or broken, raw or roasted$1.1BLatest imports+40.0%501320ECUDeclining$2.2B
30HS 270111Coal: anthracite, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated$605.5MLatest imports+25.9%164638CHNDeclining$1.2B
31HS 847149Data processing machines: digital, automatic, (not portable, analogue or hybrid), presented in the form of systems, n.e.s. in item no. 8471.41$572.3MLatest imports+18.6%515063SGPDeclining$956.0M
32HS 850440Electrical static converters$773.8MLatest imports+11.3%913873CHNDeclining$1.1B
33HS 720241Ferro-alloys: ferro-chromium, containing by weight more than 4% of carbon$647.2MLatest imports+31.0%93495ZAFDeclining$1.3B
34HS 270400Coke and semi-coke: of coal, lignite or peat, whether or not agglomerated: retort carbon$423.7MLatest imports+14.2%119716CHNDeclining$631.0M
35HS 850760Electric accumulators: lithium-ion, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square)$489.3MLatest imports+16.4%516383CHNSlowing$771.5M
36HS 260400Nickel ores and concentrates$319.9MLatest imports+28.0%109279PHLDeclining$624.9M
37HS 890190Vessels: n.e.s. in heading no. 8901, for the transport of goods and other vessels for the transport of both persons and goods$604.8MLatest imports+11.3%155235CHNStable$833.8M
38HS 854231Electronic integrated circuits: processors and controllers, whether or not combined with memories, converters, logic circuits, amplifiers, clock and timing circuits, or other circuits$1.2BLatest imports+8.3%602188SGPDeclining$1.5B
39HS 847170Data processing machines: storage units$556.7MLatest imports+14.9%654936SGPDeclining$843.5M
40HS 848180Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including thermostatically controlled valves$931.0MLatest imports+7.3%952713CHNDeclining$1.2B
41HS 640299Footwear: n.e.s. in heading no. 6402, (other than just covering the ankle), with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics$336.0MLatest imports+22.1%568157CHNDeclining$610.9M
42HS 401120Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on buses or lorries$449.1MLatest imports+18.3%255740CHNDeclining$743.6M
43HS 271320Petroleum bitumen: obtained from bituminous minerals$412.2MLatest imports+15.8%147024SGPDeclining$639.6M
44HS 852990Reception and transmission apparatus: for use with the apparatus of heading no. 8525 to 8528, excluding aerials and aerial reflectors$835.9MLatest imports+3.4%633563CHNDeclining$923.2M
45HS 854449Insulated electric conductors: for a voltage not exceeding 80 volts, not fitted with connectors$627.2MLatest imports+7.6%754524CHNDeclining$781.2M
46HS 290243Cyclic hydrocarbons: p-xylene$533.5MLatest imports+5.2%66922SGPStable$620.5M
47HS 940690Buildings: prefabricated, not of wood$439.3MLatest imports+13.0%326577CHNDeclining$633.6M
48HS 950300Tricycles, scooters, pedal cars and similar wheeled toys: dolls' carriages: dolls: other toys: reduced-size (scale) models and similar recreational models, working or not: puzzles of all kinds$432.4MLatest imports+8.4%1008383CHNDeclining$551.1M
49HS 230330Brewing or distilling dregs and waste: whether or not in the form of pellets$271.9MLatest imports+27.6%88723USADeclining$531.0M
50HS 401180Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on construction, mining or industrial handling vehicles and machines$538.8MLatest imports+11.3%234736JPNDeclining$742.9M

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Product sectors

Which sectors carry the most demand?

HS2 sectors group the screened products into broader families for an easier first comparison.

SectorProductsMarket sizeOpportunityAverage growth
HS2 sector 00HS2 002$20.5B$15.0B+11.1%
Electrical equipmentHS2 8510$15.2B$11.7B+11.3%
Mineral fuelsHS2 278$16.6B$11.2B+21.3%
MachineryHS2 845$4.6B$5.0B+13.2%
VehiclesHS2 873$2.3B$3.0B+23.3%
Food industry residuesHS2 232$2.5B$2.7B+18.7%
Precious stones and metalsHS2 711$4.4B$2.5B+53.8%
Sugars and sugar confectioneryHS2 171$2.5B$2.4B+12.9%
ShipsHS2 892$1.8B$2.4B+13.1%
Ores, slag and ashHS2 262$1.5B$2.0B+22.4%
CerealsHS2 102$5.1B$1.9B+5.1%
Organic chemicalsHS2 292$1.1B$1.6B+14.3%

Supply gaps

Where supplier concentration deserves attention

The concentration index helps identify products where reported imports rely more heavily on a smaller supplier base. It is a screening signal, not a recommendation by itself.

ProductMarket sizeSuppliersConcentrationTop supplierShare gap
HS 070320Vegetables, alliaceous: garlic, fresh or chilled$683.0M49997CHN100.0%
HS 290110Acyclic hydrocarbons: saturated$613.2M239739USA98.7%
HS 270400Coke and semi-coke: of coal, lignite or peat, whether or not agglomerated: retort carbon$423.7M119716CHN98.6%
HS 260400Nickel ores and concentrates$319.9M109279PHL96.3%
HS 890520Floating or submersible drilling or production platforms$1.2B58837CHN93.9%
HS 847130Data processing machines: portable, digital and automatic, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a display$1.4B578822CHN93.8%
HS 230330Brewing or distilling dregs and waste: whether or not in the form of pellets$271.9M88723USA93.2%
HS 950300Tricycles, scooters, pedal cars and similar wheeled toys: dolls' carriages: dolls: other toys: reduced-size (scale) models and similar recreational models, working or not: puzzles of all kinds$432.4M1008383CHN91.5%

Supplier landscape

Which supplier markets appear most often?

These supplier names come from the leading peer signal in the screened opportunity rows and should be validated at product level.

CHN

China

22 screened products

$22.6BCalculated opportunity across these rows

SGP

Singapore

8 screened products

$19.1BCalculated opportunity across these rows

USA

USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands

5 screened products

$5.9BCalculated opportunity across these rows

AUS

Australia

3 screened products

$4.8BCalculated opportunity across these rows

BRA

Brazil

2 screened products

$4.6BCalculated opportunity across these rows

NGA

Nigeria

1 screened products

$3.4BCalculated opportunity across these rows

HKG

China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region

1 screened products

$2.5BCalculated opportunity across these rows

JPN

Japan

2 screened products

$1.3BCalculated opportunity across these rows

Frequently asked questions

Using the Indonesia import opportunity index

Definitions and practical guidance for interpreting market size, growth, suppliers, and concentration.

What are the import opportunities?

They are product and supplier combinations in Indonesia's screened import market with substantial reported demand and calculated opportunity indicators. They are research priorities, not guaranteed savings or supply contracts.

What does supplier concentration mean?

The concentration index indicates how much reported imports rely on a smaller supplier base. A high value can suggest supply dependence, but it can also reflect specialized products or limited reporting.

How should sourcing teams use this page?

Start with products that fit your specification and volume needs, then validate suppliers, tariffs, standards, logistics, pricing, and continuity for Indonesia.

Data source

OECD trade statistics with CEPII context

OECD (2025), Balanced international merchandise trade statistics (BIMTS) - HS2017-6D, OECD Data Explorer (accessed on 2026-08-30). OECD BIMTS is the primary trade series for this view. Supporting bilateral trade context uses CEPII BACI bilateral trade flows (202601) under Etalab 2.0 Open Licence. Yugalinks presents derived views of reported observations and calculated indicators. Data terms: OECD Terms & Conditions.