BPS Explains Indonesia's Trading Partners in the Strait of Hormuz
The Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) has outlined several Indonesian trading partners whose commercial activities operate through the Strait of Hormuz, given the mounting dynamics of conflict in the Middle East that could potentially impact Indonesian trade.
Ateng Hartono, Deputy for Distribution and Service Statistics at BPS, stated in Jakarta on Monday that further detailed analysis is still required to determine the precise impact on Indonesian trade.
Nevertheless, BPS provided an overview of Indonesia’s trade value with several nations along the Strait of Hormuz—Iran, Oman, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE)—during 2025.
He explained that Indonesia’s non-oil imports from Iran in 2025 were recorded at $8.4 million. The primary commodities comprised fruits (HS08) valued at $5.9 million, iron and steel at $0.8 million, and machinery and mechanical appliances and parts (HS84) at $0.7 million.
Indonesia’s non-oil imports from Oman reached $718.8 million. The largest commodity originated from iron and steel valued at $590.5 million, followed by organic fuels (HS29) at $56.7 million, and salt, sulphur, stone and cement (HS25) at $44.2 million.
Non-oil imports from the United Arab Emirates were recorded at $1.4 billion. The principal commodities included precious metals and jewellery valued at $511.1 million, salt, sulphur, stone and cement at $43.2 million, and aluminium and articles thereof at $181.6 million.
On the export side, Ateng noted that Indonesia also maintains considerable trade value with these nations.
Indonesia’s non-oil exports to Iran were recorded at $249.1 million, with primary commodities comprising fruits (HS08) valued at $86.4 million, vehicles and parts (HS87) at $34.1 million, and animal and vegetable fats and oils (HS15) at $22 million.
Meanwhile, Indonesia’s non-oil exports to Oman reached $428.8 million, dominated by animal and vegetable fats and oils at $227.7 million, vehicles and parts at $64.2 million, and mineral materials (HS27) at $48.1 million.
Indonesia’s non-oil exports to the United Arab Emirates were recorded at $4 billion. The principal commodities included precious metals and jewellery valued at $183.6 million, animal and vegetable fats and oils at $510.3 million, and vehicles and parts at $363.5 million.
“To assess the potential impact should the conflict escalate, further analysis is certainly required. We can only present the various commodities mentioned,” Ateng stated.
Previously, the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) was deployed to close the Strait of Hormuz amidst rising tensions in the Middle East, according to Brigadier General Ibrahim Jabari on Saturday (28 February).
“The Strait of Hormuz is currently being closed by IRGC forces following aggression against Iran,” Jabari told Al-Mayadeen broadcaster.
Earlier that day, the United States and Israel launched a series of attacks against Iranian targets, including Tehran, resulting in damage and civilian casualties.
In retaliation, Iran launched missile attacks against Israeli territory and also targeted United States military infrastructure in the Middle East region.