Indonesia's Main Exports to Belgium in 2023

Indonesia recorded exports to Belgium worth US$1.62 billion as of December 2023. This figure represents a 25.87% decrease compared to the previous year's exports, which were recorded at US$2.19 billion.

Indonesia's trade record with Belgium shows an upward trend in exports over the past 10 years. The lowest export value was US$1.08 billion, while the highest reached US$2.19 billion.

Of the 97 products (two-digit HS codes) exported to Belgium, 60 products were worth more than one billion dollars. Furthermore, according to Trademap data, 76 main Indonesian products are exported to Belgium annually. In other words, these products are Indonesia's mainstay exports to Belgium. Many of the other products are also exported to other countries.

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

1. Footwear, headgear and the like



Indonesia's top export to Belgium is footwear, headgear and the like. In the Trademap classification, footwear, headgear and the like fall under HS code 64. This product category includes parts of such articles.

In 2023, Indonesia exported US$680.68 million worth of these products. This is lower than the previous period's US$861.59 million.


2. Iron and steel



Second on the list is iron and steel. Exports to Belgium in 2023 totaled US$198.88 million, down from US$241.4 million in the previous period.


3. Furniture



Furniture exports to Belgium are currently among the largest. Indonesia exported US$72.7 million worth of furniture to Belgium. Other major export destinations for Indonesian furniture include the United States, Germany, France, the United Kingdom, and Canada.


4. Leather



Leather exports to Belgium are also significant. In 2023, Indonesia exported US$71.14 million worth of leather. Other top five export destinations for Indonesian leather include the United States, China, Japan, France, and Germany.


5. Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, not knitted or crocheted



Exports of articles of apparel and clothing accessories, not knitted or crocheted, to Belgium are also substantial. Indonesia exported US$57.22 million worth of these products to Belgium. Other major export destinations include the United States, Germany, France, Japan, and Spain.