Market profile

Indonesia is one of a handful of G20 economies achieving growth rates of around five per cent. As the largest economy in Southeast Asia, Indonesia is projected to be the world’s seventh largest economy by 2030. Over the past ten years, GDP growth has averaged over 5.8 per cent a year.

More information on doing business in Indonesia

E-commerce in Indonesia: A guide for Australian business

E-commerce in Indonesia: A guide for Australian business (PDF) was prepared by research company Amplitude in conjunction with Austrade. It contains research indicating market opportunities for Australian businesses looking to access Indonesia’s 100 million-plus internet users.

The guide is a starting point for businesses considering selling products on Indonesian e-commerce platforms. It provides an overview of Indonesia’s largest e-commerce platforms, online consumer profiles and preferences, popular products and categories, entry points for Australian businesses and a how-to guide on approaches for accessing the market.

ASEAN NOW – Insights for Australian Business

A digital report on Australia’s trade and investment relationship with ASEAN.

Key sections:

  • Why ASEAN matters to Australia
  • What’s driving growth
  • Opportunities by ASEAN market
  • Practical tips and assistance
  • Case studies.

Facts

  • Merchandise exports A$6,823 million
  • Services exports A$1,697 million
  • Capital Jakarta
  • Official language Bahasa Indonesia
  • Area 1,811,570 sq km
  • Population 264.2 million

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Information provided by DFAT

Country brief

A comprehensive overview of political, economic and bilateral and regional trade agreements.

» read more at DFAT

Trade and economic fact sheet

Containing general information, recent economic indicators, Australia’s trade and investment relationship with Indonesia and their global merchandise trade relationship that is updated twice a year.

» read more at DFAT

Smartraveller

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade’s Smartraveller site provides advice for business travellers and tourists going to Indonesia. This is regularly updated and should be checked before planning travel.

» read more at DFAT

Business risks

Bribery of Foreign Officials

OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises

Multinational Enterprises should be aware of the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises that provide voluntary principles and standards for responsible business behaviour in a variety of areas, consistent with applicable domestic laws. These Guidelines are endorsed and promoted by the Australian Government.

Protecting your IP overseas

The Export Finance and Insurance Corporation (Efic) in collaboration with IP Australia, has released a whitepaper on protecting your IP overseas.

Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative

The Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) is a voluntary mechanism which promotes and supports improved governance in resource-rich countries through the full publication and verification of company payments and government revenues from oil, gas, and mining.

The EITI is supported by governments, industry, and non-government organisations around the world. The Australian Government supports the EITI and encourages Australian companies operating internationally to comply with its recommendations.

APEC Business Travel Card Scheme

Managed by the Department of Home Affairs, the APEC Business Travel Card Scheme was developed to make travelling within the 21 APEC member countries much simpler and more efficient.

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