Indonesia recorded exports to New Caledonia totaling US$14.56 million as of December 2020. This figure represents a 27.62% increase compared to the previous year's exports, which were recorded at US$11.41 million.
Indonesia's trade record with New Caledonia shows a significant decrease in exports over the past 10 years. The lowest export value was US$10.34 million, while the highest reached US$41.95 million.
Of the 97 products (two-digit HS codes) exported to New Caledonia, 30 products were worth more than one billion dollars. Most of the exported products to this destination are also exported to other countries, totaling 50 products.
The following is a list of the top five products exported by Indonesia to New Caledonia, ordered from highest to lowest transaction value:
1. Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling-stock, and parts and accessories thereof.
Indonesia exported a significant amount of Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling-stock, and parts and accessories thereof. In the Trademap classification, this falls under HS code 87. In 2020, Indonesia exported US$2,733,000. This export value increased compared to the previous period, which recorded US$1,590,000.
2. Articles of iron or steel.
Second, Indonesia's largest export was Articles of iron or steel. The export value to New Caledonia in 2020 was US$2,575,000. This figure increased compared to the previous period, which recorded US$390,000.
3. Paper and paperboard.
Falling under HS code 48, Paper and paperboard is a group of export goods categorized together with articles of pulp, paper or paperboard. Indonesia exported US$2,031,000, lower than the previous period which reached US$2,277,000. Trademap data shows Indonesia's trade activity exporting Paper and paperboard to 157 countries. Exports of Paper and paperboard to this country are ranked 86th. Five other countries that are major export destinations for Paper and paperboard are China, Japan, the United States, Vietnam, and Malaysia.
4. Aluminum and articles thereof.
Indonesia also exported a significant amount of Aluminum and articles thereof to New Caledonia. The export value of this product was US$1,551,000. This figure increased compared to the previous period, which recorded US$1,533,000. Besides New Caledonia, Indonesia also relies on exports of Aluminum and articles thereof to China, the United States, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Japan. In addition to these main countries, Indonesia is recorded as exporting this product to 65 other countries.
5. Wood and wood articles.
Finally, Indonesia exported a significant amount of Wood and wood articles to New Caledonia. The export value of this product was recorded at US$1,328,000. This figure increased compared to the previous period, which recorded US$1,276,000. Besides New Caledonia, Indonesia also relies on exports of Wood and wood articles to Japan, the United States, China, the Republic of Korea, and Taipei, China. In addition to these main countries, Indonesia is recorded as exporting this product to 146 other countries.