From 9 to 13 June 2025, the Ministry of Trade will hold a series of Indonesian trade missions to Japan. This initiative is expected to boost Indonesian exports to Japan, strengthen market penetration in Japan, and build business networks between Indonesian and Japanese players. The activities will be attended by representatives from the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN), associations, and business operators across various product groups and sectors with the potential to enter the Japanese market. It is hoped that these activities will strengthen the partnership between the two countries. The Ministry of Trade will collaborate with the Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia in Osaka, the Trade Attaché of the Republic of Indonesia in Tokyo, and the Indonesian Trade Promotion Centre (ITPC) in Osaka to facilitate 27 businesses in meeting with buyers through the organisation of business forums and one-to-one business matching sessions. Furthermore, as part of Indonesia's involvement in the 2025 Osaka Expo, Deputy Minister of Trade Dyah Roro Esti Widya Putri will be leading the Ministry of Trade's activities at the Indonesia Pavilion. This opportunity will provide a timely boost to the global exposure of Indonesian products.
Japan is Indonesia's fourth-largest trading partner. Over the past five years, there has been a positive trend in bilateral trade performance, with an increase of 10.32%. Non-oil and gas exports have also shown a positive trend, with an increase of 8.80%. Japan is also Indonesia's sixth-largest investment partner, with total investments in 2024 amounting to USD 3.46 billion or IDR 52 trillion. According to data from the Indonesia Statistics, from January to April 2025, the value of non-oil and gas exports to Japan amounted to USD 4.68 billion, marking a 22.28% decrease compared to the same period the previous year, when exports stood at USD 6.03 billion. From January to April 2025, non-oil and gas imports from Japan totalled USD 5.04 billion, representing an increase of 17.03% compared to the same period last year at USD 4.3 billion.
