Indonesia: Phosphatic Fertilizer Market 2025

Phosphatic Fertilizer Market Size in Indonesia

The Indonesian phosphatic fertilizer market shrank slightly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a pronounced setback. Phosphatic fertilizer consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Phosphatic Fertilizer Production in Indonesia

In value terms, phosphatic fertilizer production dropped modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Phosphatic Fertilizer Exports

Exports from Indonesia

In 2022, approx. X tons of phosphatic fertilizers were exported from Indonesia; rising by X% on 2021 figures. Overall, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, phosphatic fertilizer exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Australia (X tons), the Philippines (X tons) and New Zealand (X tons) were the main destinations of phosphatic fertilizer exports from Indonesia, together accounting for X% of total exports. Japan, Liberia and Malaysia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Liberia (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Australia ($X) remains the key foreign market for phosphatic fertilizers exports from Indonesia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Philippines ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by New Zealand, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Australia stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Philippines (X% per year) and New Zealand (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average phosphatic fertilizer export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to New Zealand ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Liberia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Phosphatic Fertilizer Imports

Imports into Indonesia

In 2022, imports of phosphatic fertilizers into Indonesia shrank notably to X tons, waning by X% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, imports continue to indicate a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, phosphatic fertilizer imports expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Egypt (X tons), Jordan (X tons) and Australia (X tons) were the main suppliers of phosphatic fertilizer imports to Indonesia, together accounting for X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Jordan (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest phosphatic fertilizer suppliers to Indonesia were Egypt ($X), China ($X) and Jordan ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Jordan, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average phosphatic fertilizer import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced reduction. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Jordan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Jordan (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform