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India exported USD 5.43 bn to Indonesia in 2024, led by HS 27, and imported USD 24.55 bn. Here are the documents, the gateways and how SSL moves your cargo on the India side.

  • AgreementASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA)
  • CurrencyIDR Rp
  • Time+1h30 to +3h30 vs IST
  • CapitalJakarta
  • AccessCoastal
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  • Road
  • Sea
  • Air
  1. Road leg in India to the gateway, SSL fleet · Road
  2. Sea leg to Indonesia · Sea
  3. Air leg to Indonesia · Air

Road in India, then sea or air onward

Exports from India
USD 5.43 bn
Imports into India
USD 24.55 bn
Trade partner rank
#7

Happiness, on this lane, is the buyer in Jakarta whose goods arrive on the promised day, and the shipper in India who never has to chase.

At a glance

Region
East Asia & PacificSouth-Eastern Asia
Income group
Upper middle incomeWorld Bank
Currency
IDRIndonesian rupiah
Languages
Indonesian
Capital
Jakarta
Time
+1h30 to +3h30 vs ISTUTC+07:00, UTC+08:00, UTC+09:00
Access
Coastal
Trade partner rank
#72.65% of India's trade

Trade agreements: Preferential access under: ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA). Sources: World Bank country classification; ISO 4217 and languages via mledoze/countries; IANA time zones; agreements per India Briefing FTA tracker and Invest India.

Ship from India to Indonesia

USD 5.43 bnIndia's exports to Indonesia, 2024 (FOB)
1.25%of India's exports to the world
USD 29.98 bntwo-way trade, 2024
India's top exports to Indonesia, 2024
  1. HS 27 Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation USD 857.5 mn16%
  2. HS 84 Machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors USD 550.8 mn10%
  3. HS 87 Vehicles USD 534.5 mn10%
  4. HS 12 Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits USD 321.7 mn6%
  5. HS 89 Ships, boats and floating structures USD 315.2 mn6%

Gateways in Indonesia

Seaports: Not yet sourced for this page. Our desk confirms the right port when it quotes.

Airports: Not ranked in our source (no traffic data). Our desk confirms the cargo airport.

Transit time

No public port-to-port benchmark is published here yet. We do not guess one: our desk gives you the current sailing or flight time with the quote.

Source: UN Comtrade, 2024. India as reporter; exports FOB, imports CIF; general trade, all modes; HS 2022 (H6) chapters. Retrieved 29 Sep 2026.

Import from Indonesia to India

USD 24.55 bnIndia's imports from Indonesia, 2024 (CIF)
82%of the two-way trade is India buying
India's top imports from Indonesia, 2024
  1. HS 27 Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation USD 9.46 bn39%
  2. HS 15 Animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their cleavage produ… USD 4.56 bn19%
  3. HS 72 Iron and steel USD 1.86 bn8%
  4. HS 26 Ores, slag and ash USD 1.20 bn5%
  5. HS 71 Natural, cultured pearls USD 906.1 mn4%

On arrival in India the importer files a bill of entry on ICEGATE; customs assesses basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST on the assessable value. To pay the lower rate under ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA), the importer must hold origin proof and answer CAROTAR 2020 origin checks. Read the import guide →

How SSL moves it

Road in India, then sea or air onward

India leg: by road to the Indian gateway

SSL's fleet moves your cargo by road to and from India's ports and airports.

International leg. The international sea or air leg is arranged by our desk, and our desk arranges customs clearance.

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Outside India? Email (corporatesales@sslpl.in) is the easiest way for our desk to reply across time zones. WhatsApp +91 75062 45557 works too.

Documents

General guidance: verify every shipment with your customs broker and the current DGFT and CBIC notifications.

IEC
An Importer-Exporter Code from DGFT is needed for any commercial shipment to or from Indonesia. Guide →
HS code
Classify every line under the HS nomenclature; India's largest export chapter to Indonesia in 2024 was HS 27. The 8-digit ITC(HS) code goes on the shipping bill. Guide →
Incoterms
State one Incoterms 2020 rule on the invoice. FOB or CIF suit a port-to-port sea leg; FCA or CPT suit containers handed over inland. Guide →
Certificate of origin
Preferential CoO available under: ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) Guide →

Questions about shipping between India and Indonesia

Does India have a free trade agreement with Indonesia?
Yes. Goods can qualify for preferential duty under ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA), provided they meet the rules of origin and carry a preferential certificate of origin. Source: India Briefing FTA tracker / Invest India, 2026.
What does India export to Indonesia?
India exported USD 5.43 bn of goods to Indonesia in 2024. The largest chapters were HS 27 mineral fuels, mineral oils and product… (USD 857.5 mn), HS 84 machinery and mechanical appliances, bo… (USD 550.8 mn), HS 87 vehicles (USD 534.5 mn). That is 1.25% of India's exports to the world. Source: UN Comtrade, India as reporter, 2024, exports FOB.
What does India import from Indonesia?
India imported USD 24.55 bn from Indonesia in 2024, mainly HS 27 mineral fuels, mineral oils and product… (USD 9.46 bn), HS 15 animal, vegetable or microbial fats and… (USD 4.56 bn), HS 72 iron and steel (USD 1.86 bn). To claim a lower agreement rate on these goods, the importer needs origin proof under CAROTAR 2020. Source: UN Comtrade, India as reporter, 2024, imports CIF.
How big is India-Indonesia trade?
Two-way goods trade between India and Indonesia was USD 29.98 bn in 2024, 2.65% of India's total, which ranks Indonesia number 7 among India's trading partners. India imports more than it exports on this lane. Source: UN Comtrade, India as reporter, 2024.
How long does shipping from India to Indonesia take?
No public port-to-port benchmark for India to Indonesia is published on this page yet. Our desk confirms the current sailing or flight time for your cargo when it quotes. Source: SSL global dataset, 29 Sep 2026.
What certificate of origin do I need to export to Indonesia?
A preferential certificate of origin under ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) lets the buyer in Indonesia claim the lower duty; both kinds are issued through the DGFT e-CoO platform (coo.dgft.gov.in). Check the buyer's letter of credit or import rules for the exact form. Source: DGFT, 2026.
What is the time difference between India and Indonesia?
Jakarta runs at UTC+07:00, UTC+08:00, UTC+09:00 in 2026, which is +1h30 to +3h30 vs IST. Plan calls and cut-offs with our desk in IST; we reply by email across time zones. Source: IANA time-zone database, 2026.
Does Safe & Secure Logistics clear customs for Indonesia shipments?
Yes. Our desk arranges clearance for your shipment, or works with your own broker, while SSL's fleet runs the road leg in India. Our desk shares the operator's licence and documents for your shipment on request. Source: SSL site facts, 29 Sep 2026.

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Data: UN Comtrade 2024 · retrieved 29 Sep 2026. Company figures appear only where sourced from SSL's own register.

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