Trade snapshot
- Currency
- Indonesian rupiah (IDR)
Top Indian exports to Indonesia
| Product group | Value (US$ bn, CY2025) |
|---|---|
| Machinery | 0.51 |
| Vehicles & 2/3-wheelers | 0.44 |
| Buffalo meat | 0.3 |
| Organic chemicals | 0.3 |
| Oilseeds/groundnut | 0.23 |
| Petroleum products | 0.22 |
| Electrical equipment | 0.16 |
| Inorganic chemicals | 0.16 |
HS-chapter level, UN Comtrade calendar-year data.
What India imports from Indonesia
| Product group | Value (US$ bn, CY2025) |
|---|---|
| Coal & mineral fuels | 7.13 |
| Palm oil & fats | 3.57 |
| Iron & steel/nickel products | 1.93 |
| Inorganic chemicals | 0.89 |
| Misc chemicals | 0.81 |
| Electrical equipment | 0.7 |
Regulators and import rules in Indonesia
Key bodies: DJBC Customs (INSW single window; CEISA); Ministry of Trade (API importer ID, Persetujuan Impor licences, Lartas restricted goods; mandatory Indonesian labelling); BPOM (ML registration for food, drugs, cosmetics); BSN/Ministry of Industry (SNI mandatory standards); Badan Karantina Indonesia (plant/animal/fish quarantine); BPJPH (mandatory halal certification, phased from Oct 2024; Indian halal bodies must be BPJPH-recognised).
General import documentation
| Requirement | Regulator | Document |
|---|---|---|
| Importer identification & Lartas | Ministry of Trade / INSW | NIB with API-U/API-P; Lartas permits; SNI where mandatory; LS pre-shipment inspection for some goods |
General guidance; confirm with your customs broker.
Shipping from India to Indonesia
Jawaharlal Nehru Port (Nhava Sheva) → Jakarta: 11-16 days typical. Via Singapore/Port Klang; BPOM ML registration + SKI before import
Main ports and entry points: Tanjung Priok (Jakarta); Tanjung Perak (Surabaya); Belawan (Medan); Makassar; Patimban. Air: CGK
Indian community
7,251 (PIO 5,289 + NRI 1,962) [S6]
Cities in Indonesia
Products we supply to Indonesia
Products we import from Indonesia
Frequently asked questions
How much does India export to Indonesia?
US$5.38 bn in FY2024-25 (DGCI&S quick estimates), led by machinery, vehicles & 2/3-wheelers, buffalo meat.
Does India have a free trade agreement with Indonesia?
ASEAN–India AITIGA 2010 (review ongoing); no bilateral CEPA [S7]
How long is shipping from India to Indonesia?
Typically 11–16 d to Tanjung Priok via Singapore/Port Klang [06 §F.2] — ASSUMPTION (consultant judgement; no carrier schedule fetchable) days at sea (estimate), depending on port pair and routing.
Which authorities regulate imports in Indonesia?
DJBC Customs (INSW single window; CEISA); Ministry of Trade (API importer ID, Persetujuan Impor licences, Lartas restricted goods; mandatory Indonesian labelling); BPOM (ML registration for food, drugs, cosmetics).
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