Freight Rates Indonesia to India | FCL Shipping & Transit Times

India's imports from Indonesia in 2024 were about US$18.2B. Direct sailings like Indonesia → India can be as low as 13–22 days. Get live prices, schedules and documents.

Total trade

US$18.2B

India imports from Indonesia, 2024 (UN Comtrade/DGCIS)

Two-way trade

US$38.1B

Two-way trade 2024/25

Typical transit

13–22 days

Direct services ~13–16d; Transshipment up to ~22d.

Port throughput

7.8M TEU

Tanjung Priok (Jakarta) handles 7.8M+ TEU annually. Major gateway for Indonesia-India trade.

Trade Snapshot: Indonesia → India

Updated: 2025-12-08

US$18.2B
India imports from Indonesia, 2024 (UN Comtrade/DGCIS)
YoY:↑ 6.8% vs 2023
US$38.1B
Two-way trade 2024/25
Indicative of sustained interdependence.
13–22 days
Typical FCL transit
Direct services ~13–16d; Transshipment up to ~22d.
7.8M TEU
Jakarta port complex throughput 2024
Tanjung Priok (Jakarta) handles 7.8M+ TEU annually. Major gateway for Indonesia-India trade.

Top Commodities Traded (IndonesiaIndia)

From DGCI&S / analysis briefs & sector reports

Mineral Fuels & Oils (HS-27)

Palm oil, crude petroleum, refined products. Indonesia is world's largest palm oil producer. US$8.5B (2024).

Coal & Lignite (HS-27)

Thermal coal, coking coal. Major export commodity from Indonesia. US$4.2B (2024).

Organic Chemicals (HS-29)

Chemical products, pharmaceutical intermediates. US$2.1B (2024).

Rubber & Articles (HS-40)

Natural rubber, rubber products. Indonesia is a major rubber producer. US$1.8B (2024).

Major Ports & Transit Benchmarks

Benchmarks are indicative; use live schedules for ETAs

Origins (Indonesia):

ShanghaiNingboShenzhenQingdaoYantian

Destinations (India):

Nhava ShevaMundraChennaiKattupalliKolkata

Carriers:

MSCMaerskCMA CGMHapag-LloydCOSCOONEEvergreen
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Port PairServiceTransitCut-off (typ.)Free Days
Shanghai → Nhava ShevaDirect13–16 daysVGM D-2 / CY D-114–21
Ningbo → MundraDirect / T/S14–19 daysVGM D-2 / CY D-114–21
Shenzhen → ChennaiTransshipment17–22 daysVGM D-2 / CY D-17–14
Qingdao → Nhava ShevaDirect15–18 daysVGM D-2 / CY D-114–21

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