Looking to start an
E-commerce business in Indonesia?
281.8 M
Population
$18.76 B
E-commerce
Value
168.3 M
Number of Online Shoppers
$ 111
Average Spending
Indonesia's E-commerce Facts & Figures
As the fourth most-populated country in the world, Indonesia’s large customer base makes the country one of the most potential markets. With 90% of the country’s internet users between the age of 16 and 64 already shopping online, the E-commerce sector in Indonesia is as promising as ever.
How to sell to Indonesia
There are 3 different ways for a foreign company to enter the Indonesian market easily, each comes with different pros and cons. Figure out which one is the most suitable for your business.
– Sell directly through E-commerce platforms or website.
– Limited product choice, tax/duty is higher than traditional import, Cash on Delivery (CoD) service is not always supported.
– Import: Express customs by E-commerce regulations.
– Sales & Marketing: Do by yourself.
– Shipping: International shipping services.
Advisable for common products and for businesses wanting to test new markets. The products can be stocked at Hong Kong’s fulfillment hub with various cost-efficient shipping channels.
– Import goods through a local company to distribute and sell in Indonesia.
– Import: The local company will be responsible for import procedures.
– Sales & Marketing: Supported by the local company.
– Shipping: Local last-mile & Cash on Delivery (CoD).
Advisable for companies who want to expand and scale up their business while being in control of the sales channels and marketing strategies.
– Sell goods in large quantity to a local distributor.
– Limited control over product branding & distribution line.
– Import: The distributor will be responsible for import procedures.
– Sales & Marketing: Executed by the distributor.
– Shipping: Local last-mile & Cash on Delivery (CoD).
Advisable for brands and manufacturers with the need to expand, but don’t have restrictions over sales channels or marketing strategies.
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Business Registration
Boxme can assist you with the paperwork required by the government when setting up a business in Indonesia.
E-commerce Fulfillment
Scale up your business without any logistics worries as orders are processed and delivered by Boxme.
Last-mile and COD
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Import and Export
From taxes & duties, customs clearance to sales support, all can be covered by Boxme experts.
Cross-border Fulfillment
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