Indonesia's Cocoa Preparation Imports from Congo Rise to US$3.81 Million

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

Indonesia's trade record with Congo shows a significant decline 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 considerable 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. In the Trademap classification, cocoa and cocoa preparations fall under the HS code 18. In 2023, Indonesia imported US$3.81 million worth. This represents an increase compared to the previous period, which recorded 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 from Congo.

3. Organic chemicals

This product is sourced solely from Congo. Imports of organic chemicals from this country are the largest. In 2023, Indonesia recorded imports worth US$0.15 million. Five other countries that are sources of organic chemical imports are China, the United States, Ireland, Switzerland, and Belgium.

4. Ores, slag, and ash

Imports of ores, slag, and ash amounted to US$60,000. In the previous year, Indonesia did not record any imports of this product from Congo. Besides Congo, Indonesia also relies on imports of ores, slag, and ash from Brazil, Chile, Peru, South Africa, and Canada. In addition to these main countries, Indonesia imported this product from four other countries.

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

Indonesia also imports a significant amount of nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, and mechanical appliances from Congo. The value of these imports was US$4,000. This is lower than the previous period, which reached US$35,000. Trademap data shows that Indonesia imports nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, and mechanical appliances from four countries. Imports from Congo are the largest. Other countries among the top five suppliers of this imported product to Indonesia are China, Germany, the United States, Japan, and Italy.