Indonesia is the Largest Exporter of Waste to Moldova

Indonesia recorded US$0.62 million in exports to Moldova as of December 2020. This figure represents a drastic 33.3% decrease compared to the previous year's exports of US$0.93 million.

Indonesia's trade record with Moldova shows an upward trend in exports over the past 10 years. The lowest export value was US$0.21 million, while the highest reached US$0.93 million.

Of the 97 products (two-digit HS codes) exported to Moldova, 0.03 thousand products were worth more than one billion dollars. Most export products to Moldova are also exported to other countries, totaling eight products.

The following is a list of the top five products exported by Indonesia to Moldova, ordered from highest to lowest transaction value:

1. Food industry residues and waste

Indonesia exported a significant amount of food industry residues and waste. In the tradmap classification, food industry residues and waste fall under HS code 23. This product is categorized together with prepared animal feed. In 2020, Indonesia exported US$243,000 worth of this product. No exports were recorded to Moldova in the previous year.

2. Rubber and rubber articles

Indonesia's second-largest export to Moldova was rubber and rubber articles, valued at US$180,000 in 2020. This is lower than the previous period's US$199,000.

3. Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted

Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted, fall under HS code 61. Indonesia exported US$106,000 worth of these products to Moldova, ranking 86th in export destinations. Besides Moldova, the largest exports of these articles went to the United States, Japan, Germany, Korea, Republic of, and Canada. Indonesia also exported this product to 126 other countries.

4. Electrical machinery, equipment, and parts

Indonesia exported this product to 163 countries. Exports of electrical machinery, equipment, and parts to Moldova ranked 148th. In 2020, Indonesia recorded exports valued at US$34,000. Besides Moldova, the largest exports of this product went to the United States, Singapore, Japan, Hong Kong, China, and Thailand.

5. Commodities not specified elsewhere

Indonesia also exported a significant amount of commodities not specified elsewhere to Moldova, valued at US$26,000. This is an increase compared to the previous period's US$16,000. Indonesia exported this product to 147 countries. Exports of commodities not specified elsewhere to Moldova ranked 51st. Other top five export destinations include the United States, Japan, Malaysia, Taipei, China, and Singapore.