Indonesia Imported US$34,000 Worth of Leather from Burundi in 2023

Indonesia recorded imports from Burundi totaling US$49,000 as of December 2023. This figure represents a 30% decrease compared to the previous year's imports of US$70,000.

Indonesia's trade record with Burundi shows an upward trend in imports over the past 10 years. The lowest import value was US$1,000, while the highest reached US$70,000.

Of the 97 products (two-digit HS codes) imported from Burundi, 39 products were worth more than one billion dollars. Furthermore, according to Trademap data, Indonesia imports four main products annually from this country. This indicates a significant dependence on these imported products. The majority of other products are also imported from other countries.

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

1. Raw hides and skins (other than furskins) and leather: Indonesia imported a significant amount of raw hides and skins (other than furskins) and leather. In the Trademap classification, this falls under HS code 41. In 2023, Indonesia imported US$34,000 worth of these products. This is lower than the previous period's US$66,000.

2. Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances: Falling under HS code 84, nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances are categorized together with parts. Indonesia imported US$14,000 worth of these products.

3. Other base metals articles: Imports of other base metals articles totaled US$1,000. Indonesia did not record any imports from Burundi in the previous year. Trademap data shows that Indonesia imports other base metals articles from 4 countries. Imports from Burundi were the largest. The other five countries that are major suppliers of other base metals articles to Indonesia are China, Germany, the United States, Italy, and Mexico.

4. Iron or steel: This product was sourced from one country. Imports of iron or steel from Burundi were the largest. In 2023, Indonesia recorded imports of US$1,000. Other countries among the top five suppliers of this imported product to Indonesia are China, Germany, the United States, Italy, and Poland.

5. Salt: Indonesia also imported a significant amount of salt from Burundi. The value of these imports was recorded as US$0. Indonesia did not record any imports from Burundi in the previous year. Besides Burundi, Indonesia also relies on salt imports from China, Turkey, the United States, Germany, and India. In addition to these main countries, Indonesia imported this product from 5 other countries.