Indonesia's Imports of Fijian Beverages Rise to US$0.86 Million

Indonesia recorded imports from Fiji totaling US$0.89 million as of December 2023. This figure represents a 21.64% increase compared to the previous year's imports of US$0.73 million.

Indonesia's trade record with Fiji shows a significant decline in imports over the past 10 years. The lowest import value was US$0.6 million, while the highest reached US$3.31 million.

Of the 97 products (two-digit HS codes) imported from Fiji, 39 products were worth more than one billion dollars. Furthermore, according to Trademap data, seven main products are imported annually from Fiji by Indonesia. This indicates a considerable dependence on these imported products. The remaining imports consist largely of products also imported from other countries.

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

Indonesia imported a significant amount of Beverages, spirits and vinegar. In the Trademap classification, Beverages, spirits and vinegar fall under the HS code 22.

In 2023, Indonesia imported US$0.86 million worth of these products. This represents an increase compared to the previous period's US$545,000.

2. Apparel and clothing accessories, not knitted or crocheted

Second, Indonesia's largest imports were apparel and clothing accessories, not knitted or crocheted. Imports from Fiji in 2023 totaled US$10,000. This is lower than the previous period's US$27,000.

3. Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances

Other imports included Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances, totaling US$7,000. In the previous year, Indonesia recorded no imports of this product from Fiji. Trademap data shows Indonesia's trade activity importing Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances from four countries. Imports of Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances from Fiji were the largest. The other five countries that were sources of these imports were China, Germany, the United States, Japan, and Italy.

4. Man-made staple fibers

Imports of Man-made staple fibers from Fiji were the largest. In 2023, Indonesia recorded imports of US$7,000. The other five countries that were sources of these imports were China, the United States, Indonesia, India, and Türkiye.

5. Electrical machinery and equipment and parts

Imports of Electrical machinery and equipment and parts from Fiji are currently the largest. From this country, Indonesia imported US$2,000 worth of these products. Other countries that were major sources of Electrical machinery and equipment and parts imports were China, Hong Kong, China, Taipei, China, the United States, and Germany.