British Columbia and Indonesia
Indonesia is Southeast Asia’s largest and one of its most dynamic economies, offering a rapidly expanding consumer market and a strategic position linking the Indian and Pacific Oceans. With a stable democratic system, a growing middle class, and abundant natural resources, Indonesia presents strong opportunities for British Columbia businesses across sectors such as agrifood, clean technologies, ICT, and life sciences.
As a priority market in B.C.’s Trade Diversification Strategy—and a key partner in Canada’s broader Indo‑Pacific engagement—Indonesia continues to modernize its investment environment and strengthen global trade connections, creating a promising landscape for exporters and investors seeking long‑term growth in the region.
Trade & Investment Highlights
- In 2024, Indonesia was the 11th largest destination for B.C. goods exports, accounting for 1% of B.C.’s commodity exports and totaling $316 million.
- Indonesia is a priority market for trade and investment within B.C.’s Trade Diversification Strategy, aligning with Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy to deepen strategic partnerships with 40 Indo-Pacific economies.
- Indonesia offers promising opportunities for B.C. firms, particularly in sectors like agrifood, clean tech, ICT and life science. The government’s Omnibus Regulation of 2020 aims to reduce bureaucracy and attract foreign investment, creating a more accessible business environment.
- Indonesia has two sovereign wealth funds, Danantara Indonesia Sovereign Fund and Indonesia Investment Authority (NIIF), with combined assets of $182.0 billion.
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How We Help
- Assist in commercial location identification and site selection.
- Provide information on transportation infrastructure and logistics gateways.
- Offer introductions to sector associations, industries and provide cluster insight.
- Facilitate understanding and solutions for talent, skilled workforce and labour mobility
- Facilitate engagement with professional advisors on legal, compliance and tax matters
- Help navigating and offering referrals within government agencies on First Nations, business and regulatory processes.
- Identify high potential investment opportunities and offer industry insight.
- Introductions to sector associations and local industry contacts.
- Introductions to companies seeking investments to expand.
- Provide knowledge on local innovation hubs and connections to entrepreneurial opportunities.
- Introductions to local venture capital networks.
- Market entry assistance in international markets.
- Match buyers and sellers in local and foreign markets.
- Validate the potential of products in new international markets.
- Assist in navigating government export programs and financial supports.
- Strategic introductions to prospective buyers and partners in foreign markets.
- Participate in relevant international trade missions and events, and inbound buyer visits.
- Provide insight and advice on how to leverage trade agreements and overcome trade barriers.
- Enable access to trade representatives in foreign markets for on-the-ground assistance.
- Advice and coaching on how to prepare for successful export development and market entrance.
Trade & Investment Office
- Indonesia
Jakarta
British Columbia’s trade and investment network provides direct access for B.C. companies interested in the Indonesian market as well as other countries in the ASEAN economic region. Our experienced trade and investment professionals can help you network and explore business opportunities in the region.
Jakarta Office:
Embassy of Canada
World Trade Centre I, 6th Floor
Jalan Jend. Sudirman Kav. 29-31
Jakarta 12920, Indonesia
Contact our Trade and Investment Representatives. Our team welcomes your inquiries
Managing Director, ASEAN
Commercial Officer
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