Jakarta is relaunching trade negotiations with Rabat in order to strengthen trade, investment and business partnerships between the two countries. Non-oil trade reached approximately $235 million in 2025, up nearly 33%, but remains well below the potential of both economies.
The resumption of talks comes as both countries seek to diversify their trading partners. Indonesia exports vegetable oils, rubber, textile products, electrical equipment, coffee, tea and spices to Morocco, among other products. Morocco mainly exports phosphate-based products as well as various industrial products to Indonesia.
A New Business Mission in Preparation
The business dimension is one of the most interesting aspects of this renewed momentum. Indonesian authorities have invited Moroccan companies to Trade Expo Indonesia 2026, scheduled to take place from October 14 to 18 in Tangerang.
The event is expected to bring together more than 1,500 exhibitors and around 8,000 international buyers, with a target of approximately $17.5 billion in commercial transactions.
For Moroccan companies, the event represents an opportunity to explore a market of more than 280 million people. Agri-food, industry, equipment, textiles and consumer goods are among the sectors likely to benefit from this opening.
The strategic challenge is now to move from still-limited trade toward genuine industrial, financial and entrepreneurial cooperation.
