Recent data reveals a significant boost in trade between Morocco and Indonesia, with bilateral exchanges exceeding $158 million from January to May of this year. This marks an impressive increase of 41.95% compared to the same period last year. The positive momentum in trade between the two nations is noteworthy, as the total value reached $235 million in 2025, reflecting an annual growth of over 33% when compared to 2024, according to reports from the Indonesian Ministry of Trade.
In terms of exports, Indonesia sent nearly $155 million worth of goods to Morocco last year, with key products including coffee, rubber tires, animal and vegetable oils, and processed foods leading the list. Conversely, Moroccan imports from Indonesia amounted to over $80 million, primarily consisting of nitrogenous and phosphate fertilizers, raw aluminum, women's clothing, and various other industrial raw materials. The Indonesian Ministry of Trade confirmed that the country achieved a trade surplus with Morocco by the end of the previous year, amounting to over $74 million. Notably, Morocco ranks 74th in Indonesia's export destinations and 76th in import sources.
Furthermore, Morocco has emerged as the 62nd source of foreign investment in Indonesia, with Moroccan direct investments witnessing a remarkable rise from $1.4 million in 2024 to approximately $5.4 million last year. Between 2021 and 2025, Moroccan investments in Indonesia totaled around $8.4 million, spread across 122 projects. This data underscores the complementary nature of the economies of Indonesia and Morocco, given their strategic positions at major global trade crossroads. Indonesia provides access to the ASEAN market, which boasts a population of over 680 million, while Morocco serves as a critical gateway to Africa, Europe, and the Mediterranean region.
During a recent meeting with Omar Ahjira, the Moroccan Secretary of State for Foreign Trade, Indonesian Deputy Minister of Trade, Diah Roro Esty Widiya Putri, emphasized that Indonesia stands as Morocco's third-largest trading partner within the ASEAN framework. Given the economic size of both countries and their integrated markets, there is substantial potential for further expansion in trade and investment. The Indonesian government official welcomed the signing of a Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) concerning halal product assurance between the Indonesian Halal Product Assurance Agency (BPJPH) and the Moroccan Institute for Standardization (IMANOR) in Jakarta last May, considering it a pivotal step toward advancing negotiations for a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) between the two parties.
She expressed hopes for a swift reactivation of these negotiations, stating that the PTA and the MRA on halal product assurance would provide a solid foundation to deepen trust and strengthen collaboration among business owners in both nations, 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 be held in Tangerang from October 14 to 18.
As reported by hespress.com.
