Indonesia to Import US$3.81 Million Worth of Cocoa Beans from Congo in 2023

Indonesia recorded imports from Congo worth US$5.42 million as of December 2023. This figure represents a drastic 97.87% decrease compared to the previous year's imports, which totaled US$254.73 million.

Indonesia's trade record with Congo shows a significant reduction in imports over the past 10 years. The lowest import value was US$3.86 million, while the highest reached US$254.73 million.

Of the 97 products (two-digit HS codes) imported from Congo, 39 products were worth more than one billion dollars. Furthermore, according to Trademap data, six main products are imported annually from Congo by Indonesia. This indicates a significant dependence on these imported products. The remaining products are largely imported from other countries as well.

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

1. Cocoa and cocoa preparations



Indonesia imported a significant amount of cocoa and cocoa preparations, categorized under HS code 18 in the Trademap classification. In 2023, imports totaled US$3.81 million, an increase compared to the previous period's US$1,974,000.


2. Wood and wood articles






Falling under HS code 44, wood and wood articles are categorized together with wood charcoal. Indonesia imported US$1.41 million worth of these products.


3. Organic chemicals



Imports of organic chemicals from Congo are currently the largest. Indonesia imported US$0.15 million worth of these products from Congo. Other major suppliers of organic chemicals to Indonesia include China, the United States, Ireland, Switzerland, and Belgium.


4. Ores, slag, and ash



Indonesia imported a significant amount of ores, slag, and ash from Congo, totaling US$60,000. No imports were recorded from Congo in the previous year. Besides Congo, Indonesia also relies on imports of ores, slag, and ash from Brazil, Chile, Peru, South Africa, and Canada. In addition to these major countries, Indonesia imported this product from four other countries.


5. Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, and mechanical appliances



Indonesia imported nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, and mechanical appliances from Congo, totaling US$4,000. This is lower than the previous period's US$35,000. Trademap data shows that Indonesia imports these products from four countries. Imports from Congo represent the largest share. Other top five suppliers of these products to Indonesia include China, Germany, the United States, Japan, and Italy.