Indonesia: Industrial Fatty Alcohols Market 2025

Industrial Fatty Alcohols Market Size in Indonesia

The Indonesian industrial fatty alcohols market plummeted to $X in 2021, with a decrease of -54% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a abrupt decline. Industrial fatty alcohols consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Industrial Fatty Alcohols Production in Indonesia

In value terms, industrial fatty alcohols production dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 44% against the previous year. Industrial fatty alcohols production peaked at $X in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

Industrial Fatty Alcohols Exports

Exports from Indonesia

For the sixth consecutive year, Indonesia recorded growth in overseas shipments of industrial fatty alcohols, which increased by 5.2% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 42% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, industrial fatty alcohols exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports enjoyed a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 65% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for industrial fatty alcohols exports from Indonesia, with a 36% share of total exports. Moreover, industrial fatty alcohols exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the United States (X tons), with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to China stood at +26.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+9.9% per year) and the United States (+10.9% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for industrial fatty alcohols exports from Indonesia, comprising 35% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by the United States, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to China stood at +26.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+11.1% per year) and the United States (+11.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average industrial fatty alcohols export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 54% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to South Korea ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+6.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Industrial Fatty Alcohols Imports

Imports into Indonesia

Industrial fatty alcohols imports into Indonesia contracted rapidly to X tons in 2021, reducing by -15.6% against 2020 figures. In general, total imports indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -20.4% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 21%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, industrial fatty alcohols imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +34.1% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 39%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Malaysia (X tons) was the main industrial fatty alcohols supplier to Indonesia, with a 96% share of total imports. It was followed by France (X tons), with a 2.2% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Malaysia stood at +5.0%.

In value terms, Malaysia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of industrial fatty alcohols to Indonesia, comprising 93% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 3.5% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Malaysia stood at +5.4%.

Import Prices by Country

The average industrial fatty alcohols import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 55% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Malaysia totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+2.5%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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