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Salt, pure NaCl and sea water market in Indonesia

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

In 2018, Indonesia's salt market volume reached 5.5 million tons, supported by high imports for industrial sectors such as chlor-alkali, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. The market then contracted to 4.0 million tons by 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic reduced demand from the hotel, restaurant, and catering sector, leading to a drop in domestic production.

Production continued to decline, falling to 900 thousand tons in 2022 due to wet drought and anomalous weather conditions. In response, the government introduced Presidential Regulation No. 126 of 2022 to accelerate national salt industry development, including strategic projects and optimization of state-owned PT Garam, aiming to enhance local production and reduce import dependence.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2022
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2022
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Indonesia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Indonesia in kind, 2018-2022, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Indonesia in value, 2018-2022, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2022
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2022, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2022
  3. 5.2.3. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2022
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Indonesia in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Indonesia by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Indonesia in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Indonesia by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Indonesia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Indonesia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Indonesia in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Indonesia by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Indonesia in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Indonesia by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Indonesia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Indonesia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Indonesia in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Indonesia by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Indonesia in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Indonesia by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Indonesia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Indonesia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Indonesia in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Indonesia by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Indonesia in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Indonesia by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Indonesia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Indonesia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production salt, pure NaCl and sea water in Indonesia

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Indonesia ranked 22nd globally in salt, pure NaCl, and seawater production between 2018 and 2021.

Top producers of salt, pure NaCl and sea water, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of salt, pure NaCl and sea water, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Salt, pure NaCl, and seawater production in Indonesia declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, Indonesia produced 1 100 K t, which is 21.4% less than in 2020. From 2018 to 2021, production decreased by 59.3%, representing an annualized decline of 25.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Indonesia in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(14.8%)	(39.1%)	(21.4%)	(25.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports salt, pure NaCl and sea water from Indonesia

Exports in kind, K t

The market showed significant volatility during this period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2019, with a 2.8-fold difference between these years. In 2021, Indonesia exported 0.3 K t of salt, pure NaCl, and seawater, marking a sharp decline of 32.7% compared to 2020. The highest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 1 K t, which represented an increase of 181.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Indonesia in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	181.3%	(17.3%)	(32.7%)	16.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the key destinations for Indonesia's exports in kind were Timor-Leste (48.9% of exports), Malaysia (20.0% of exports), and the United States (8.3% of exports). Together, these three countries accounted for 77.3% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Indonesia in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

After two years of growth, Indonesia's salt, pure NaCl, and seawater exports in value terms declined. In 2021, exports amounted to 0.2 M $ US, an 8.9% decrease year-over-year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports increased by 66.3%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.5%. The highest value was recorded in 2020 at 0.2 M $ US, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 at 40.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Indonesia in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	40.1%	30.2%	(8.9%)	18.5%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2018–2021, the United States (41.7% of exports in value terms), Japan (15.7% of exports), and Timor-Leste (13.0% of exports) were consistently the main destinations for Indonesia's exports in value terms. Together, they accounted for 70.4% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Indonesia in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports salt, pure NaCl and sea water to Indonesia

Imports in kind, K t

Indonesia's imports of salt, pure NaCl, and seawater in kind increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports totaled 2 831 K t, an 8.6% rise compared to the previous year. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 2 595 K t, which represented a decline of 8.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Indonesia in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(8.6%)	0.5%	8.6%	(0.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Australia and India dominated Indonesia's imports in kind, together accounting for 99.7% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Indonesia in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2021, Indonesia's imports of salt, pure NaCl, and seawater in value terms amounted to 107.5 M $ US, reflecting a robust increase of 13.7% over the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports grew by 18.6%, with an annualized rate of 5.9%. The largest decline occurred in 2020 at 1.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Indonesia in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.4%	(1.0%)	13.7%	5.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Australia played a leading role in Indonesia's imports in value terms, accounting for 82.3% of total flows, with the remainder distributed among other trading partners.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Indonesia in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io