British Columbia and Indonesia
Indonesia is Southeast Asia’ largest Economy and the world’s fourth largest population. As a G20 member with a strong democracy and social stability, a growing middle class and a rising average disposable income, Indonesia provides many opportunities for B.C. businesses to develop partnerships and sustain operations. Indonesia is strategically located and easily accessible between the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean with an abundance of natural resources. With one of the highest mobile subscriber bases in Asia, Indonesia is one of the fastest developing telecommunications markets globally.
Trade & Investment Highlights
- In 2022, Indonesia was the 11th largest market for B.C. receiving 0.6% of B.C.’s commodity exports.
- Through Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy, Canada will seek to negotiate and implement a Canada-ASEAN free trade agreement and a Comprehensive Economic Partnership with Indonesia.
Indonesia at a Glance
Monetary figures are in USD
Opportunity for Foreign Investors and B.C. Exporters
Indonesia Top Industries (2018-2023)
Industries for Outward Investment
 Coal, Oil & Gas |
 Food & Beverages |
 Healthcare |
Source: FDI Markets
Import Industries
(by value)
 Machinery & Mechanical Appliances |
 Electrical Machinery & Equipment |
 Iron & Steel |
Source: International Trade Centre
Fastest Growing Import Opportunities
 Pharmaceutical Products |
 Pearls, Precious or Semi-precious Stones & Metals |
 Miscellaneous Chemical Products |
Source: International Trade Centre
BC Export Industries to Market
 Wood Pulp & Recovered Waste Paper |
 Machinery & Mechanical Appliances |
 Aircraft, Spacecraft & Parts Thereof |
Source: BC Stats, data sourced from Statistics Canada
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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.
- Assist in navigating government export programs and financial supports.
- Advice and coaching in international expansion and exporter development.
- Support Team BC missions and trade events.
- Match buyers and sellers in local and foreign markets.
- Provide insight on trade agreements and barriers.
- Introductions to trade representatives in foreign markets.
- Market entry assistance in international markets.
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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