Indonesia is the largest exporter of palm oil and thermal coal and the leading producer of nickel.
CapitalJakarta (capital moving to Nusantara)
CurrencyIndonesian rupiah (IDR)
LanguagesIndonesian
RegionAsia-Pacific
Why Indonesia matters for trade
- Palm oil and its biodiesel programme drive global vegetable oil prices
- Ore export bans push nickel and bauxite processing onshore
- Coconut charcoal, coffee, cocoa and rubber exports
What Indonesia sells and buys
| Main exports | Main imports |
|---|---|
| Palm oil, Coal, Nickel products, LNG, Rubber, Coffee, Coconut charcoal | Wheat, Crude oil and fuel, Soybeans, Sugar |
Main ports and routes
Tanjung Priok, Tanjung Perak, Belawan, Dumai.
Check before you tradeRaw nickel ore and bauxite cannot be exported. Palm oil exports are subject to levies and domestic market obligations.
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TradeScout24 Insights · Country overview; figures will be added from DEİK, business council and national sources · Last reviewed 31 Oct 2026