As one of the largest markets in the world, Indonesia represents a strong potential opportunity for U.S. exporters, though one about which not very much information is known or broadcast.

Fast Facts about Indonesia

• Southeast Asia's largest economy - growth between 2% and 4.5% expected in 2009.
• As reported by the Economist magazine in May 2008, Indonesia is attracting tremendous attention from Asian firms, and as the Indonesian economy expands, its vibrant regional autonomy offers new avenues for investment access and sales opportunities. 
• Indonesia is a market of more than 237 million citizens, 50% of whom are under the age of 30.
• Indonesia's estimated population in 2002 was 232,073,071, giving it an average population density of 122 persons per sq km (316 per sq mi). With an estimated population of 114,733,500 in 1995, Java contains well over half of Indonesia's people.  
• GDP per person in Indonesia exceeds its ASEAN neighbors such the Philippines and Vietnam.
• Indonesia is a thriving democracy with significant regional autonomy, natural resources, and is located on the world's major trade routes.

Leading Sectors for U.S. Exports to Indonesia

Recent Local Highlights

Mr. Joe Kaesshaefer, Senior Commercial Officer at the U.S. Embassy in Jakarta, recently visited New Hampshire to discuss export opportunities in Indonesia and provide guidance on market entry and prospects to several New Hampshire, Maine and Massachusetts companies.

Mr. Kaesshaefer's presentation on Indonesia is attached at the bottom of the page.

More Information

For more information, please visit the U.S. Commercial Service in Jakarta's website: http://www.buyusa.gov/indonesia/en/ or contact a local trade specialist.

For businesses in states other than New Hampshire, please click here to find the U.S. Commercial Service office closest to you!