Economica Insight
Vol. 2 No. 2 (2026): Economica Insight, May 2026

The Impact of Foreign Policy on Indonesia’s International Trade: An Empirical Analysis for the 2010-2025 Period

Feri Irawan (Program Studi Ekonomi Pembangunan, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan, Indonesia)
Hamdan Hamdan (Program Studi Ekonomi Pembangunan, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan, Indonesia)
Irawati Irawati (Program Studi Ekonomi Pembangunan, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan, Indonesia)
Nurhayati Nurhayati (Faculty of Economics and Business, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Sarawak, Malaysia)



Article Info

Publish Date
23 May 2026

Abstract

This study analyzes the impact of Indonesia’s foreign policy on international trade performance during the 2010-2025 period. The primary focus of the research is to examine how economic diplomacy orientation, international trade agreements, and global geopolitical dynamics influence Indonesia’s exports, imports, and trade balance. The study employs a quantitative approach using secondary data analysis sourced from official government publications and international institutions, complemented by a qualitative approach to strengthen empirical interpretation. The findings indicate that proactive foreign policy through economic diplomacy and participation in regional and bilateral trade agreements contributes positively to increasing trade volume and diversifying Indonesia’s export markets. However, global uncertainty and geopolitical tensions remain significant challenges affecting the stability of Indonesia’s international trade.

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ecoin

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Economics, Econometrics & Finance

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Economica Insight (ECOIN) is a peer-reviewed journal which publishes original research papers. This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge. The aim of this Journal is ...