Indonesia's Top Imports from Zambia in 2023

Indonesia recorded imports from Zambia worth US$6.8 million as of December 2023. This value decreased by 20.31% compared to the previous year's imports, which were recorded at US$8.53 million.

Indonesia's trade record with Zambia shows a significant decrease in imports over the past 10 years. The lowest Indonesian import value was US$2.37 million, while the highest was US$16.59 million.

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

The following is a list of the top five products imported by Indonesia from Zambia. This list is ordered from the highest to lowest transaction value.

1. Manufactured Tobacco and Tobacco Substitutes

Indonesia imports a significant amount of Manufactured Tobacco and Tobacco Substitutes. In the Trademap classification, Manufactured Tobacco and Tobacco Substitutes fall under the HS code 24. This product category includes goods containing nicotine or not.

In 2023, Indonesia imported US$3.97 million worth of these products. This is lower than the previous period's value of US$4.223 million.

2. Salt

Falling under HS code 25, Salt is categorized with sulfur, earth and stone, plastering materials, lime and cement. Indonesia imported US$2.63 million worth of salt from Zambia.

3. Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances

Indonesia imports a significant amount of Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances from Zambia. Imports of this product were recorded at US$0.13 million. This is an increase compared to the previous period, which was recorded at US$12,000. Zambia is among the top five countries supplying these products to Indonesia, the others being China, Germany, the United States, Japan, and Italy.

4. Cotton

Currently, Zambia is among the top suppliers of cotton to Indonesia, with imports totaling US$60,000. Other major suppliers of cotton include China, the United States, India, Brazil, and Pakistan.

5. Ores, slag and ash

Currently, Zambia is among the top suppliers of Ores, slag and ash to Indonesia, with imports totaling US$4,000. Other major suppliers of Ores, slag and ash include Brazil, Chile, Peru, South Africa, and Canada.