# trade

Indonesia to Export 1,000 Tons of Rice to Malaysia

The price of the rice export is around 3.9 Malaysian ringgit or $0.96 per kilogram.
Business Aug 19, 2026 | 3:11 pm

Indonesia’s One-Gate Export to Cover All Strategic Commodities

Prabowo wants the one-gate export policy to go beyond palm oil, coal, and ferroalloys.
Business Aug 14, 2026 | 12:44 pm

Indonesian Palm Oil Producers Fear FX Lock-Up’s Effect on Liquidity

Beyond the foreign exchange rule, the palm oil industry is also facing other costs, including export levies and duties.
Business Aug 10, 2026 | 12:21 pm

Indonesia Cuts Benchmark Coal Price to $124.44 per Ton

Indonesia's benchmark coal price fell 5.62% to $124.44 per ton in early August but remained 21% higher year-on-year.
Business Aug 9, 2026 | 4:29 pm

Indonesia Proposes Mercosur Trade Deal as Broader CEPA Talks Stall

Indonesia is seeking a preferential trade agreement with Mercosur as negotiations on a broader economic pact struggle to advance.
Business Aug 9, 2026 | 3:19 pm

Indonesia, Sweden Ink Halal Certificate Agreement

Indonesia will officially make halal labeling mandatory for food and cosmetics starting on October 18.
Business Aug 7, 2026 | 5:37 pm

China's Exports and Imports Surge in July

China's shipments to the United States rose 17% year-on-year last month as the countries remain locked in a trade war.
Business Aug 7, 2026 | 11:06 am

Nigeria Becomes Indonesia’s Top Crude Supplier

Nigeria accounts for 24.91% of Indonesia's crude imports in the first half of 2026.
Business Aug 4, 2026 | 10:27 am

Indonesia, Thailand Target $20 Billion in Bilateral Trade by 2030

Indonesia and Thailand aim to raise bilateral trade to $20 billion by 2030 under a new strategic partnership roadmap.
Business Aug 3, 2026 | 10:23 pm

Buy Our Rice and Meat for More Urea Imports: Thai PM to Prabowo

Thailand vows to at least double its urea fertilizer imports from Indonesia if Jakarta buys its rice and meat.
Business Aug 3, 2026 | 8:41 pm

Thai PM Anutin Lands in Jakarta for Trade Talks with Prabowo

Indonesia names Thailand as its biggest destination for crude oil exports.
News Aug 3, 2026 | 5:04 pm

Indonesia’s Palm Oil Export Growth Slows to 7.32% Ahead of B50 Impact

BPS says Indonesia's palm oil exports grew by around 24.80% in the first half of 2025.
Business Aug 3, 2026 | 4:00 pm

Indonesia’s Trade Deficit Narrows to $450 Million

Indonesia's oil and gas imports have soared in triple digits in June as the country stays in the red for two consecutive months.
Business Aug 3, 2026 | 1:02 pm

Indonesia Clarifies Rare Earth Export Rules as Nickel, Tin Shipments Resume

Indonesia says its rare earth export ban will target pure products, while delayed shipments of nickel, tin and other minerals are cleared.
Business Aug 3, 2026 | 12:37 pm

Indonesia Sets August CPO Reference Price at $996.52 per Ton

Indonesia lowered its August CPO reference price to $996.52 per ton, reducing the export duty on palm oil shipments.
Business Aug 2, 2026 | 11:52 pm

Philippines Eyes ASEAN Halal Standards

The Philippines is eyeing a halal recognition deal with Indonesia as it seeks regional standards for Sharia-compliant goods.
Business Aug 2, 2026 | 3:25 pm

Downstream Products Now Account for Over 80% of Indonesia's Palm Oil Exports

Palm oil remains one of Indonesia's leading export commodities, generating more than $20 billion in annual export revenue.
Business Jul 31, 2026 | 10:44 am

China Denies Being Targeted by Indonesia's Resource Concerns

China denies being targeted in Indonesia's concerns over foreign entities exploiting its abundant natural resources.
Business Jul 28, 2026 | 10:05 pm

Toyota Accounts for Nearly 58% of Indonesia's Vehicle Exports

Toyota exported 145,080 vehicles from Indonesia in the first half, accounting for nearly 58% of the country's total vehicle exports.
Business Jul 27, 2026 | 11:42 pm