Indonesia recorded imports from Chad totaling US$16,607,000 based on December 2022 data. This figure represents a 664.95% increase compared to imports in the previous year, which were recorded at US$2.17 million.
Indonesia's trade record with Chad shows an upward trend in imports over the past 10 years. 2022 marked a historical record with the highest import value ever recorded.
Of the 97 products (two-digit HS codes) imported from Chad, 39 products were valued at over one billion dollars. Most of the imported products from Chad are also imported from other countries, with only two products falling into this category.
The following is a list of the top five products imported by Indonesia from Chad, ordered from highest to lowest transaction value.
1. Cotton
Indonesia imported a significant amount of cotton. In the tradmap classification, cotton falls under HS code 52. In 2022, Indonesia imported US$16,605,000 worth of cotton. This represents an increase compared to the previous period, which recorded US$2,169,000.
2. Electrical machinery, equipment, and parts
Second on the list is electrical machinery, equipment, and parts. Imports from Chad in 2022 totaled US$2,000. In the previous year, Indonesia recorded no imports from Chad for this category.
3. Footwear, foot protection, and the like
Imports of footwear, foot protection, and the like from Chad ranked 156th. In 2022, Indonesia recorded imports valued at US$0. Other top five suppliers of this product to Indonesia include Mali, China, Vietnam, the United States, and Italy.
4. Photographic or cinematographic goods
Imports of photographic or cinematographic goods from Chad ranked 136th. In 2022, Indonesia recorded imports valued at US$0. Besides Chad, the largest imports of photographic or cinematographic goods came from China, Mali, Japan, the United States, and Belgium.
5. Works of art, collectors' pieces, and antiques
Indonesia imported these products from 26 countries. Imports of works of art, collectors' pieces, and antiques from Chad ranked 136th. In 2022, Indonesia recorded imports valued at US$0. Other top five suppliers of this product to Indonesia include Singapore, Mali, China, the Republic of Korea, and the Netherlands.