Indonesia is a country rich in natural resources. It is not surprising that this country is capable of creating many things. In fact, some of these products are superior quality so that they are also traded abroad. One of the destination countries for Indonesia is Malaysia. Then, what Indonesian products are selling well in the neighboring country?
Rice
Indonesia is indeed rich in agricultural products, one of which is rice. One of the export destinations for Indonesian rice is Malaysia.
Furniture
Indonesian-made furniture products are attracted to foreign countries, including Malaysia. In the 2015 Malaysia International Furniture Fair (MIFF), Indonesia was able to pocket an income of USD 850 thousand. Based on the statement from the Indonesian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur, the revenue came from purchases made by consumers from Malaysia and a number of countries who attended the exhibition. Some of the furniture that visitors interest at, included health furniture, furniture made of metal, and household furniture. Apart from Malaysia, these products have markets in Europe, the Middle East and several other Asian countries.
Muslim clothing
Malaysians really like Indonesian Muslim clothing products. Many Indonesian Muslim clothes are exported to the neighboring country, especially just before Ramadan. In general, Indonesian Muslim clothing has succeeded in gaining a large market share on a global scale with an export value of US $ 4.57 billion.
Crafts
Handicraft products from Indonesia are very popular with foreign markets. One of the main export countries for Indonesia is Malaysia. This is because Malaysia has a culture that is almost similar to Indonesia, namely Malay culture with religious nuances.
Export products to Malaysia are more towards souvenirs such as calligraphy, curtains, pillowcases, and wickerwork. Apart from that, typical Indonesian fabrics are in great demand by Malaysians such as batik, weaving and embroidery.
Processed Food
Indonesia exports a lot of processed food abroad. In the January – April 2020 period, the export value of processed food reached USD 32 billion. This value increased by 7.9 percent over the previous year.
In the same period, the value of processed food exports to Malaysia reached USD 101.6 million or 7.65 percent of the total. The most exported products are instant noodles, coffee, camila, and cooking spices.
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