Significant Growth in Trade Volume
Recent data reveals a remarkable surge in trade between Morocco and Indonesia, with total exchanges exceeding $158 million from January to May of this year. This figure represents a substantial increase of approximately 41.95% compared to the same period last year. The positive momentum in bilateral trade is further highlighted by the $235 million worth of exchanges recorded in 2025, marking an impressive annual growth of over 33% relative to 2024, according to information released by the Indonesian Ministry of Trade.
Key Exports and Imports
In terms of exports, Indonesia sent nearly $155 million worth of goods to Morocco last year, with coffee, rubber tires, animal and vegetable oils, and processed foods leading the list of Jakarta's exports to Rabat. On the other hand, Moroccan imports into Indonesia were valued at over $80 million, primarily consisting of nitrogen and phosphate fertilizers, raw aluminum, women's clothing, and various other industrial raw materials. The Indonesian Ministry of Trade reported a trade surplus with Morocco at the end of the previous year, exceeding $74 million. Currently, Morocco ranks 74th among Indonesia's export destinations and 76th among its import sources.
Furthermore, Morocco is increasingly recognized as a source of foreign investment in Indonesia, with direct investment rising significantly from $1.4 million in 2024 to approximately $5.4 million last year. Between 2021 and 2025, Moroccan investment in Indonesia amounted to around $8.4 million, spread across 122 projects. The Indonesian Ministry of Trade emphasized the complementary nature of the economies of both nations, given their strategic geographic positions at vital global trade crossroads. Indonesia provides access to the ASEAN market, which boasts a population exceeding 680 million, while Morocco serves as a crucial gateway to Africa, Europe, and the Mediterranean region.
During a meeting with Omar Ahjira, the Moroccan Secretary of State for Foreign Trade, the Indonesian Deputy Minister of Trade, Dia Roro Esti Widia Putri, underscored that Indonesia is Morocco's third-largest trading partner within the ASEAN framework. Given the economic scale and integrated markets of both countries, there is ample room for further expansion in trade and investment. She welcomed the mutual recognition agreement (MRA) concerning halal products signed last May between Indonesia's Halal Product Assurance Agency (BPJPH) and Morocco’s Institute of Standardization (IMANOR) in Jakarta, noting that this agreement serves as a significant milestone in advancing negotiations on the preferential trade agreement (PTA) between the two nations.
She expressed hope for the prompt revitalization of these negotiations, asserting that the PTA and the MRA for halal product assurance would lay a strong foundation for deepening trust and strengthening cooperation among businesses in both countries, thereby facilitating the growth of bilateral trade. Additionally, the Indonesian Deputy Minister of Trade invited Moroccan entrepreneurs to participate in the Indonesian Trade Expo 2026, scheduled to take place in the Tangerang province from October 14 to 18.
As reported by hespress.com.
