Trade Minister Mari Elka Pangestu said in addition to these factors several other factors that cause exports in 2010 was so well is because the recovery in the U.S. and European markets, including Asia's growing markets.
"Asian Economic Integration through free trade with ASEAN, ASEAN-China, India, Korea, and Australia. In the future we are going to the Asian market," he said.
In addition Mari, countries export destinations of Indonesia experienced economic growth 6-8%. This is affecting the purchasing power due to emergence of new middle-class society.
Let Indonesia exemplifies the non-oil exports to China during 2010 to reach U.S. $ 14.1 billion, up 57.8% compared to 2009. The increase in exports is among the largest compared to other export destinations.
"These developments confirm the benefits of ASEAN-China Free Trade Agreement (AC-FTA) for our non-oil exports," said Mari.
Regarding the strengthening of exports due to price and volume, commodity rubber increased 67%, oil 25.7%, and 23% cocoa. Meanwhile, manufacturing exports have increased 37.6% volume of the automotive, footwear 34.1%, electronics 17%, and textiles and textile products (TPT) 13%.
As is known the performance of total exports (non-oil and gas) Indonesia in 2010 reached U.S. $ 157.7 billion. While non-oil exports reached U.S. $ 129.7 billion.
