Indonesia Imports US$545,000 Worth of Beverages from Fiji

Indonesia recorded imports from Fiji totaling US$730,000 as of December 2022. This figure represents a 22.07% increase compared to the previous year's imports of US$598,000.

Indonesia's trade record with Fiji shows a significant decrease in imports over the past 10 years. The lowest import value was US$598,000, while the highest reached US$3.31 million.

Of the 97 products (two-digit HS codes) imported from Fiji, 39 products were valued at over one billion dollars. Most imported products from Fiji are also imported from other countries; seven products fall into this category.

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

1. Beverages, spirits and vinegar

Beverages, spirits and vinegar, classified under the HS code 22 in Trademap, were the top import from Fiji. Indonesia imported US$545,000 worth of these products, an increase from the previous period's US$318,000.

2. Fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates

Second, Indonesia's largest import was fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates. Imports from Fiji in 2022 totaled US$101,000, lower than the previous period's US$181,000.

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

Indonesia also imported a significant amount of articles of apparel and clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted, from Fiji. The 2022 import value was US$27,000, up from US$10,000 in the previous period. Besides Fiji, Indonesia also imports these articles from China, Mali, Bangladesh, Vietnam, and Turkey. In addition to these major countries, Indonesia imports this product from 79 other countries.

4. Leather articles

Next, under HS code 42, leather articles (categorized with saddlery and harness, travel goods, handbags, and similar containers and articles) were imported for US$25,000, showing an increase as no imports were reported from Fiji the previous year. Besides Fiji, Indonesia also imports leather articles from China, Mali, Italy, France, and Vietnam. In addition to these major countries, Indonesia imports this product from 62 other countries.

5. Man-made staple fibers

Imports of man-made staple fibers from Fiji ranked 41st. In 2022, Indonesia imported US$21,000 worth of these fibers. Five other countries that are major sources of man-made staple fibers are China, Mali, the United States, Thailand, and Japan.