Indonesia's Cocoa Preparation Imports from Haiti Rise to US$1.38 Million
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Indonesia recorded imports from Haiti totaling US$1.51 million as of December 2023. This figure represents a 179.52% increase compared to the previous year's imports of US$0.54 million.
Indonesia's trade record with Haiti shows an upward trend in imports over the past 10 years. 2023 marked a historical high with the highest import value on record.
Of the 97 products (two-digit HS codes) imported from Haiti, 39 products were worth more than one billion dollars. Furthermore, according to Trademap data, Indonesia imports seven main products from this country annually. This indicates a significant dependence on these imported products. The majority of other imported products are also commonly imported from other countries.
The following is a list of the top five products imported by Indonesia from Haiti, ordered from highest to lowest transaction value:
1. Cocoa and cocoa preparations
Cocoa and cocoa preparations, classified under HS code 18 in Trademap, are the top import from Haiti. Indonesia imported US$1.38 million worth of these products, an increase from the previous period's US$431,000.
2. Essential oils and resinoids
Falling under HS code 33, essential oils and resinoids are categorized with perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations. Indonesia imported US$91,000 worth of these products.
3. Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances
Indonesia's imports of these products originate from a single country. Imports of nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances from Haiti are the largest. In 2023, Indonesia recorded imports of US$21,000. Five other countries that are sources of these imports are China, Germany, the United States, Japan, and Italy.
4. Knitted or crocheted fabrics
Indonesia also imports a significant amount of knitted or crocheted fabrics from Haiti, valued at US$13,000. No imports from Haiti were recorded in the previous year. Besides Haiti, Indonesia also relies on imports of knitted or crocheted fabrics from China, Türkiye, Korea, Republic of China (Taiwan), and Afghanistan. In addition to these main countries, Indonesia imported this product from four other countries.
5. Electrical machinery and equipment and parts
Under HS code 85, electrical machinery and equipment and parts are categorized with sound recorders and reproducers, and television receivers. Indonesia imported US$8,000 worth of these products, an increase from the previous period's US$6,000. Trademap data shows Indonesia imports electrical machinery and equipment and parts from four countries. Imports from Haiti are the largest. Five other countries that are sources of these imports are China, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, China, the United States, and Germany.
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