Trading Partner Portal: Indonesia
Trade Overview
With a population of roughly 285.72 million, Indonesia is the fourth most populous country in the world and represents a sizable consumer market. According to the most recent figures, Indonesia has a gross domestic product (GDP) of $1.45 trillion, making it the 8th largest economy in the world. (International Monetary Fund, World Bank)
The Indonesian government plays a significant role in Indonesia’s market economy in which it owns over 160 enterprises and sets prices for several goods such as electricity, rice and fuel. Indonesia has the largest economy in Southeast Asia and is a member of both the G20 and APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation).
The country’s main economic industries include petroleum and natural gas, apparel, textiles, apparel, mining, tourism and rubber. In addition, investment from both foreign and domestic sources has supported the Indonesian economy. Due to its recent economic growth and sound fiscal policies, Indonesia’s debt to GDP ratio has steadily declined.
U.S. – Indonesia Trade
Trade has been expanding swiftly between the United States and Indonesia in the last several years, with two-way goods trade equaling $45.77 billion. Exports to Indonesia totaled $11.03 billion in 2025, with the main export categories being chemicals ($1.82 billion), oil and gas ($1.76 billion), agricultural products ($1.68 billion), computer and electronic products ($1.01 billion), and processed foods ($764 million).
Imports from Indonesia totaled $34.74 billion in 2025. Top imports included computer and electronic products ($5 47 billion) apparel and accessories ($4.71 billion), processed foods ($4.39 billion), leather & allied products ($3.75 billion), and electrical equipment, appliances & components ($3.28 billion).
Total services trade between the United States and Indonesia was $5.19 billion in 2025, with exports being $3.20 billion. Top export categories included travel, financial services, telecommunications, computer, & information services, other business services, and charges for intellectual property use.
Imports in services from Indonesia to the United States totaled $1.99 billion, with top services being travel, other business services, telecommunications, computer & information services, financial services, and personal, cultural & recreational services.
Indonesia – California Trade
California exported approximately $846 million to Indonesia in 2025, a 145 increase from 2024. The largest export category from California was computer and electronic products totaling $181 million. Other top exports include processed food ($134 million), agricultural products ($108 million), waste and scrap ($100 million), and chemicals ($98 million).
Imports from Indonesia to California totaled $9.89 billion in 2025, a 45% increase from 2024. Top imports were computer and electronic products ($2.06 billion), leather and allied products ($1.73 billion), apparel and accessories ($1.50 billion), and processed foods ($1.04 billion).
FDI – Indonesia
U.S. FDI total stock into Indonesia totaled $14.67 billion in 2025, and Indonesian FDI into the U.S. totaled $828 million in the same year. Bureau of Economic Analysis
Indonesian FDI in the U.S. supported 500 jobs, with Indonesian owned firms contributing $1 million to expanding U.S. exports and also contributing $20.6 billion in research and development. The top industry sectors for Indonesian FDI were aerospace, software and IT services, and hotels & tourism. Select USA
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- U.S. Commercial Service Indonesia
- Indonesia Investment Coordinating Board
- Ministry of Trade of Indonesia
- @America
- Trade Expo Indonesia