Indonesia to China Trade Corridor
Indonesia to China: $110.0B bilateral trade, +5.8% YoY, rank #46 corridor, 5.5% average applied tariff, FTA status: FTA Active.
Key facts
- Bilateral trade: $110.0B
- Year on year growth: +5.8%
- Corridor rank: #46 on ExportIQ
- Average applied tariff: 5.5%
- Trade agreement status: FTA Active
- Typical transit time: 7-12 days
- Key ports: Jakarta (Tanjung Priok), Surabaya, Shanghai, Guangzhou
Trade relationship
Indonesia-China trade is driven by Indonesian palm oil, coal, and nickel exports feeding Chinese industry. Chinese electronics, machinery, and consumer goods serve Southeast Asia's largest economy and population.
Top traded products between Indonesia and China
The largest product groups on this corridor are Coal, Palm oil, Nickel ore. Together they make up 48.2% of bilateral trade.
| HS Chapter | Product | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | Coal | $25.0B | 22.7% |
| 15 | Palm oil | $18.0B | 16.4% |
| 26 | Nickel ore | $10.0B | 9.1% |
| 85 | Electrical machinery | $8.0B | 7.3% |
| 84 | Machinery | $7.0B | 6.4% |
| 72 | Iron and steel | $5.0B | 4.5% |
Tariffs and trade agreements
The average applied tariff is 5.5%. Free trade agreement status: FTA Active.
Applicable trade agreements:
- RCEP
- ASEAN-China FTA
Required certifications
Exporters on this corridor should expect to provide 4 certifications.
- SNI
- CCC
- ISO 9001
- Halal
Trade logistics and key ports
Estimated transit time is 7-12 days. The corridor runs through 4 key ports.
- Jakarta (Tanjung Priok)
- Surabaya
- Shanghai
- Guangzhou
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Questions, answered
- What are the top products traded between Indonesia and China?
- Coal, Palm oil, Nickel ore
- What is the average tariff rate for Indonesia to China trade?
- The average applied tariff rate is 5.5%. FTA status: FTA Active.
- How long does shipping take from Indonesia to China?
- Typical transit time is 7-12 days via Jakarta (Tanjung Priok) and Surabaya.
- How large is trade between Indonesia and China?
- Bilateral trade is $110.0B, up 5.8% year on year. It ranks #46 among the corridors ExportIQ tracks.
- Which certifications are required for Indonesia to China exports?
- Required certifications: SNI, CCC, ISO 9001, Halal.