Strait of Hormuz Closure: BPS Reveals Impact on Indonesia and Regional Trading Partners

Jakarta – Indonesia’s Central Statistics Agency (BPS), through Ateng Hartono, Deputy Head of Distribution and Service Statistics, has addressed the implications of the Strait of Hormuz closure for Indonesian trade with several regional partners, following the shutdown triggered by the Iran-US-Israel conflict.

Hartono acknowledged that whilst the full extent of the impact from the Strait of Hormuz closure on Indonesian commerce requires further investigation and analysis, 2025 trade figures between Indonesia and relevant nations can provide an initial benchmark. “To assess the potential consequences should the conflict escalate, we certainly need more comprehensive research,” Hartono stated during a teleconference on Monday, 2 March 2026.

He outlined Indonesia’s trade conditions with countries including Iran, Oman, and the United Arab Emirates throughout 2025. Indonesia’s non-oil imports from Iran in 2025 reached US$8.4 million, with primary commodities comprising fruits (HS08) at US$5.9 million, iron and steel at US$0.8 million, and mechanical machinery and equipment (HS84) at US$0.7 million.

Indonesia’s non-oil imports from Oman amounted to US$718.8 million, with iron and steel representing the largest share at US$590.5 million, followed by organic fuel (HS29) at US$56.7 million, and salt, sulphur, stone and cement (HS25) at US$44.2 million.

Non-oil imports from the United Arab Emirates totalled US$1.4 billion, with precious metals and jewellery accounting for US$511.1 million, salt, sulphur, stone and cement at US$43.2 million, and aluminium and aluminium products at US$181.6 million.

From the export perspective, Indonesia maintains substantial trade values with these nations. Non-oil exports to Iran reached US$249.1 million, led by fruits (HS08) at US$86.4 million, vehicles and parts (HS87) at US$34.1 million, and animal and vegetable fats and oils (HS15) at US$22 million.

Non-oil exports to Oman totalled US$428.8 million, dominated by animal and vegetable fats and oils at US$227.7 million, vehicles and parts at US$64.2 million, and mineral materials (HS27) at US$48.1 million.