Indonesia–U.S. import bookings show resilience, with Q2 surge ahead of tariff confirmation

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Container bookings from Indonesia to the United States fluctuated through the first half of 2025 but remained elevated compared to 2023 and 2024. The most notable surge came in late Q2. In Week 24, bookings spiked to 13,611 TEUs, the highest weekly volume in the past three years, followed closely by 12,831 TEUs in Week 25. These jumps suggest many shippers accelerated orders ahead of the official 19% tariff confirmation to lock in lower landed costs before enforcement.

Since Week 26, volumes have begun to normalize, with bookings stabilizing between 9,000 and 10,000 TEUs. While this marks a pullback from the Q2 highs, 2025 volumes remain above historical averages, signaling that Indonesia continues to serve as a critical sourcing hub even amid tariff pressures. Similar booking shifts between the EU and U.S. are also emerging under new tariff policies - see the full analysis here.

The pace and timing of booking activity suggest that shippers moved with intent. The Vietnam-U.S. trade lane also saw an importer rush ahead of new tariffs - read the breakdown. Several of the largest year-over-year and week-over-week gains clustered in the run-up to the tariff announcement, pointing to deliberate front-loading strategies. Week 15’s 310.6% YoY increase stands out as the clearest signal of pre-positioning, while Week 24's 13% YoY gain pushed volumes to the highest point in the dataset. As the 19% rate became more certain, importers clearly accelerated orders to de-risk supply in advance. We've seen early booking shifts following Japan's new $550B trade agreement as well - explore the trends.

Tariff-driven spike: Indonesia–U.S. bookings hit June high before returning to normal

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Daily booking behavior from Indonesia to the U.S. reveals a clear pattern: a strong buildup of volume through mid-June, followed by a gradual cooling off through July. The 7-day moving average climbed steadily in late May and peaked in mid-June, coinciding with the sharpest weekly booking spikes and likely reflecting a concentrated effort by importers to finalize shipments ahead of the 19% tariff confirmation.

Footwear, apparel, and paper lead Indonesia–U.S. bookings through mid-2025

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U.S. to Indonesia shipments reach multi-year highs in weeks 12 and 14

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Container bookings from the U.S. to Indonesia have remained elevated throughout the first half of 2025, frequently outperforming both 2023 and 2024 levels. Weekly exports surpassed 10,000 TEUs in Week 12 and again in Week 14, and consistently held above 7,000 TEUs for most of the second quarter. This momentum points to healthy downstream demand from Indonesian buyers across sectors like industrial machinery, agriculture, and manufacturing inputs.

Recent weekly exports to Indonesia hold steady near 6,000–7,000 teus

The export booking cadence from the U.S. to Indonesia tells a story of short-cycle decision-making rather than sustained volatility. Several sharp corrections, including a 51% drop in Week 13 and a 45$ in Week 15, were not isolated events but part of a broader pattern where exporters appear to be calibrating bookings. The back-and-forth movement across Q2 points to tactical execution rather than structural instability. Exporters may be waiting longer to confirm volumes, favoring flexibility over long-range commitments as they watch for signals from downstream demand.

Daily export bookings show stable cadence, with standout July 14 spike

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Daily bookings from the U.S. to Indonesia have maintained a steady rhythm through late July, with the 7-day moving average holding close to 1,000 TEUs since mid-June. This consistency reflects a return to operational normalcy following earlier volatility in May and early June. While most days have tracked within a predictable range, July 14 stood out as one of the highest single-day booking volumes of the year. 

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