The Value of Indonesian Imports and Exports Through the Strait of Hormuz
The Strait of Hormuz represents one of Indonesia’s critical international trade corridors. Following military attacks by the United States and Israel and the subsequent death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran has closed the strait, threatening Indonesia’s trade relationships with Middle Eastern nations.
According to records from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the Strait of Hormuz serves as an Indonesian trade route with Middle Eastern countries, including Iran, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Oman.
“Import and export flows through Strait of Hormuz countries—Iran, Oman, and UAE—are significant to Indonesia,” stated Ateng Hartono, Deputy for Distribution and Services Statistics at BPS, during a press conference at BPS headquarters in Jakarta on Monday, 2 March 2026.
Regarding Indonesia’s non-mineral imports through the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian imports totalled US$8.4 million throughout 2025, comprising fruit products (HS08) valued at US$5.9 million, iron and steel at US$0.8 million, and machinery and mechanical equipment (HS84) at US$0.7 million.
Oman imports passing through the Strait of Hormuz amounted to US$718.8 million, consisting of iron and steel (HS72) valued at US$590.5 million, organic fuels (HS29) at US$56.7 million, and salt, sulphur, stone and cement (HS25) at US$44.2 million.
From the UAE, Indonesia’s imports through the Strait of Hormuz totalled US$1.4 billion, including precious metals and jewellery at US$511.1 million, salt, sulphur, stone and cement at US$43.2 million, and aluminium and aluminium products (HS76) at US$181.6 million.
“Precious metals and jewellery imports come not only from Australia but also from the UAE, amounting to US$511.1 million—somewhat smaller than Australian imports,” noted Ateng.
Regarding Indonesia’s non-mineral exports through the Strait of Hormuz, shipments to Iran totalled US$249.1 million, comprising fruit products (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.
Indonesian exports to Oman via the Strait of Hormuz reached US$428.8 million, consisting of animal and vegetable fats and oils at US$227.7 million, vehicles and parts (HS87) at US$64.2 million, and mineral fuels (HS27) at US$48.1 million.
Indonesian exports to the UAE through the Strait of Hormuz totalled US$4.0 billion, comprising precious metals and jewellery at US$183.6 million, animal and vegetable fats and oils at US$510.3 million, and vehicles and parts (HS87) at US$363.5 million.