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        "id": 1612109,
        "msgid": "ris-exports-to-middle-east-continue-despite-higher-freight-costs-1773420949",
        "date": "2026-03-13 23:31:28",
        "title": "RI's exports to Middle East continue despite higher freight costs",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_EN",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Trade",
        "summary": "Indonesia's exports to the Middle East remain resilient despite rising freight costs caused by regional geopolitical tensions, with demand from the region remaining relatively stable according to government officials. The country exported approximately US$9.06 billion worth of goods to Middle Eastern markets in 2024, representing 3.5 per cent of total national exports, with palm oil, vehicles, precious metals and chemical products among the main commodities. Concerns remain about potential disruptions to the Strait of Hormuz shipping lane, which could further increase logistics costs for Indonesian exporters in the region.",
        "content": "<p>Santoso said this information was obtained from business players from\nthe Indonesian Export Companies Association (GPEI).<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThey told us there were indeed some impacts, especially for exports\nto the Middle East,\u201d the minister stated in Jakarta on Friday.<\/p>\n<p>He said that overall demand for Indonesian commodities from Middle\nEastern countries remains relatively stable, but exporters are currently\nfacing rising logistics or freight costs.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDemand from the Middle East hasn\u2019t actually decreased, but the cost\nof freight is increasing,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n<p>Despite facing rising transportation costs, Santoso said Indonesian\nexporters are maintaining their export activities to the region.<\/p>\n<p>He hopes that global logistics conditions will improve for the trade\nactivities to resume normally.<\/p>\n<p>Statistics Indonesia (BPS) previously stated that the conflict in the\nMiddle East had the potential to impact global trade activity, although\nthe impact on Indonesian trade was considered relatively small.<\/p>\n<p>BPS recorded the value of Indonesian exports to the Middle East\nreached approximately US$9.06 billion, or approximately 3.5 percent of\ntotal national exports, with the main destinations for Indonesian\nexports in the region including the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia,\nand Oman.<\/p>\n<p>Commodities exported by Indonesia to the Middle East include palm oil\nand its derivatives, vehicles and their parts, precious metals, and\nvarious chemical products.<\/p>\n<p>Previously, tensions in the Middle East had recently escalated\nfollowing the conflict involving the United States (US), Israel, and\nIran.<\/p>\n<p>This conflict has raised concerns regarding the flow of international\ntrade routes in the region.<\/p>\n<p>One strategic route drawing concern is the Strait of Hormuz, a vital\nshipping lane for oil and various commodities from the Gulf region to\nglobal markets.<\/p>\n<p>Disruptions to this route have the potential to impact logistics and\ndistribution costs for international trade.<\/p>\n<p>Related news: US-Iran tensions threaten Indonesia\u2019s energy, trade\nsectors: Minister<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Indonesia\u2019s US trade tariff trimmed to 15 percent, says\nminister<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Prabowo\u2019s diplomacy fast-tracks major trade deals:\nMinister<\/p>\n<p>Translator: Aria Ananda, Resinta Sulistiyandari<\/p>",
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