# trade

Indonesia Lags Behind Vietnam in Tariff-Hit US Furniture Export

Furniture producers association says that Indonesia needs to improve its logistics if it wants to catch up to Vietnam in US exports.
Business 2 hours ago

Indonesian Businesses Fear Premature MSCI Downgrade’s Effect

Kadin says the planned reclassification can take a toll on companies' expansion plans and job creation.
Business Oct 18, 2026 | 3:41 pm

Indonesian Tempe Protein Bar Secures $1 Million Australian Market Deal

Indonesian tempe protein bar TEMPBAR secures a $1 million purchase commitment to expand into Australia in 2026–2027.
Business Oct 16, 2026 | 8:23 pm

Nestlé Indonesia Begins Coffee Drink Exports to Australia, Pledges Rp 10 Trillion in Shipments

Nestlé Indonesia launches coffee drink exports to Australia and pledges at least Rp 10 trillion in shipments over three years.
Business Oct 15, 2026 | 10:53 pm

Indonesia Waives Import Duties on Plastic Raw Materials for Six Months

Indonesia cuts import duties on selected plastic raw materials to 0% for six months as global prices surge.
Business Oct 15, 2026 | 6:05 am

Indonesia Aims $45 Billion Nickel Exports in 2026

Indonesia's nickel exports neared $34 billion in 2024, government data showed.
Business Oct 14, 2026 | 8:04 pm

Trade Expo Indonesia Aims $17.5 Billion in Deals

The government, however, is confident that the transactions will top 2025 levels of $22.83 billion.
Business Oct 14, 2026 | 4:00 pm

Cameroon Eyes Indonesian Palm Oil Tech Amid African Bug Import

Central Africa's top palm oil grower Cameroon has quite a huge appetite for Indonesian technologies.
Business Oct 14, 2026 | 9:00 am

Indonesia Says Tariff-Slashing Mercosur Deal Still in Pipeline

Indonesia says it still wants to finalize its trade pact negotiations with the Brazil-backed Mercosur grouping.
Business Oct 13, 2026 | 9:58 am

Lobster Seed Export Ban Is Permanent, Fisheries Minister Says

Indonesia has permanently banned lobster seed exports while expanding domestic farming and cracking down on smuggling.
Business Oct 12, 2026 | 7:39 pm

Prabowo, Egypt’s Sisi Talk Trade Pact for $5 Billion Commerce

Egypt's Sisi tells Prabowo that he wants to see annual trade to reach $5 billion by 2030 as Jakarta seeks tariff deals.
Business Oct 11, 2026 | 3:36 pm

Indonesia Clinches $344.08 Million Deal with Latin America, Caribbean

Indonesian businesses have clinched potential transactions worth up to $344.08 million with Latin American and Caribbean companies.
Business Oct 6, 2026 | 9:25 am

Indonesia’s Toy Export Jumps to $351.8 Million

This marked an increase compared to the $297.7 million export seen in January-June 2025.
Business Oct 5, 2026 | 3:23 pm

EU Tariff Deal to Make German Cars in Indonesia More Affordable

Senior minister Airlangga Hartarto says the upcoming trade deal will cut tariffs on European car imports to "close to 0%".
Business Oct 3, 2026 | 7:16 am

Indonesia’s Trade Surplus Soars, but Import Slump Signals Risks

Indonesia’s trade surplus hit $3.55 billion in August, but falling imports raise concerns over production and investment.
Business Oct 2, 2026 | 5:08 pm

US Bans Imports From 2 Indonesian Palm Oil Producers over Forced Labor

The US border authorities have barred imports from Indonesian palm oil producers Mitra Aneka Rezeki and Hardaya Inti Plantation.
Business Oct 2, 2026 | 9:39 am