As a productive country and rich in handmade products, Indonesia has many potential products that are beneficial to the world. The most recognized products in Indonesia are rubber, oil, palm oil, sea products and forest products, cocoa, coffee, herbs, and spices. Ecotourism attracts people from all over the world to relax such as yoga retreats, surfing, and adventures to see rare wildlife and specialized in the islands.
Indonesia’s Top 10 Exports
Mineral fuels including oil
Animal/vegetable fats, oils, waxes
Electrical machinery, equipment
Vehicles
Rubber, rubber articles
Machinery including computers
Iron, steel
Gems, precious metals
Ores, slag, ash
Footwear
Copper Ore
The annual copper ore export market is worth and Indonesia is the 3rd largest exporter with a 7.9% market share, compared to Peru (19%) and Chile (28%). Indonesia has the Grasberg Mine, which is located in the province of Papua. It’s the largest gold mine in the world and the 2nd largest copper mine, too.
Gold
The gold export market is heavily dominated by Switzerland who exports 28% of the world’s gold. But Indonesia is the ninth largest gold producing country, accounting for 4% of global gold production, despite having the world’s largest gold mine.
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