Indonesia: Ammonium Sulphate Market 2025

Ammonium Sulphate Market Size in Indonesia

In 2022, the Indonesian ammonium sulphate market increased by 21% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, the total consumption indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +89.7% against 2020 indices. Ammonium sulphate consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Ammonium Sulphate Production in Indonesia

In value terms, ammonium sulphate production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 34%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Ammonium Sulphate Exports

Exports from Indonesia

In 2022, shipments abroad of ammonium sulphate increased by 379% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after five years of decline. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a modest increase. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, ammonium sulphate exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 257%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Australia (X tons) was the main destination for ammonium sulphate exports from Indonesia, accounting for a 91% share of total exports. Moreover, ammonium sulphate exports to Australia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Singapore (X tons), tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Australia was relatively modest.

In value terms, Australia ($X) remains the key foreign market for ammonium sulphate exports from Indonesia, comprising 92% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Singapore ($X), with an 8% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Australia totaled -3.4%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average ammonium sulphate export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -32.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a perceptible shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 62% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Singapore stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Australia (-4.1%).

Ammonium Sulphate Imports

Imports into Indonesia

In 2022, purchases abroad of ammonium sulphate increased by 29% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +57.1% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 35% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, ammonium sulphate imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports posted a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 135% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) was the main ammonium sulphate supplier to Indonesia, accounting for a 96% share of total imports. Moreover, ammonium sulphate imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at +23.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Taiwan (Chinese) (+3.2% per year) and South Korea (-54.0% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of ammonium sulphate to Indonesia, comprising 97% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), with a 2.5% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled +22.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Taiwan (Chinese) (-1.5% per year) and South Korea (-51.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average ammonium sulphate import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 3.6% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 93% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per ton), while the price for Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (+4.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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