Economic cooperation between the United Arab Emirates and the Republic of Indonesia continues to expand, supported by the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), signed on July 1, 2022, and effective from September 1, 2023. The agreement provides a framework for strengthening trade and investment ties and advancing cooperation across key sectors.
Bilateral non-oil trade in goods reached approximately USD 6.14 billion in 2025, an increase of 12.33% from USD 5.46 billion in 2024 and approximately 98% compared with USD 3.1 billion in 2021, before the agreement entered into force. Key UAE exports to Indonesia include refined petroleum products, petrochemicals, aluminum, and gold. Major imports from Indonesia include agricultural commodities, jewelry, automobiles, gold, palm oil and its derivatives, electronics, and textiles.
UAE investments in Indonesia span renewable energy, oil and gas, aviation, aluminum, logistics, ports, transportation, defense and security, food and agriculture, technology, financial services, retail, healthcare, real estate, and education.
Companies active in the Indonesian market include Masdar, Mubadala Energy, DP World, First Abu Dhabi Bank, Borouge, Emirates NBD, IFFCO, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Fasset, DAMAC, Alef Education, and LuLu.
Direct air connectivity further supports trade, tourism, and business ties. Emirates and Etihad Airways operate a combined 47 direct flights per week between the two countries, including 28 Emirates flights serving Jakarta and Bali and 19 Etihad Airways flights.
