British Columbia and Indonesia
As a G20 member with a strong democracy and social stability, Indonesia maintains a positive trade and investment relationship with British Columbia. With the world’s fourth largest population, a growing middle class and a rising average disposable income, Indonesia provides many opportunities for B.C. businesses to develop partnerships and sustain operations.
Trade & Investment Highlights
- Indonesia is strategically located and easily accessible between the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean with an abundance of natural resources.
- Indonesia is Southeast Asia’s largest economy.
- With one of the highest mobile subscriber bases in Asia, Indonesia is one of the fastest developing telecommunications markets globally.
- In 2021, Indonesia was the 13th largest market for B.C. origin commodities to be exported.
Indonesia at a Glance
Monetary figures are in USD
Opportunity for Foreign Investors and B.C. Exporters
Aerospace
B.C.’s globally recognized aerospace sector can support Indonesia’s demand for maintenance, repairs and overhaul (MRO) as well as training and education. This demand was created due to a shortage of qualified workforce employees, presenting another opportunity for B.C. aerospace sector members.
Agrifood & Agritech
There is a strong demand for imported fresh produce in Indonesia. Through trade and investment, B.C.’s agriculture industry can support Indonesia’s growing demand for imported fresh fruits and high-quality premium produce.
Clean Technology
Indonesia is a region with one of the highest renewable energy consumptions in Southeast Asia. There is a particular opportunity for B.C. cleantech companies to support with smart grids and energy storage systems.
Digital Entertainment and Interactive Media
With the largest gaming market in Southeast Asia, Indonesia is seeing a growing internet penetration rate and mobile phone usage rate. Opportunities exist to promote a range of B.C. companies’ capabilities in the Digital Entertainment and Interactive Media sector.
ICT
B.C. and Indonesia are both home to progressive and innovative ICT sectors. Indonesia has identified digitalization and technological transformation as a priority in their five-year national development plan. This will increase the number of opportunities in e-commerce, fintech and the Internet of Things.
Indonesia Top Industries (2017-2021)
Trade & Investment Resources
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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
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
Senior Manager, ASEAN
Managing Director, ASEAN
Commercial Officer
Connect With Our International Network
Our Trade and Investment Representatives can help you establish the right connections, participate in events and tradeshows, explore programs and initiatives, and more.
Connect With Our International Network
Our Trade and Investment Representatives can help you establish the right connections, participate in events and tradeshows, explore programs and initiatives, and more.