[SMM Analysis] April Indonesia Sulfur Imports and Exports

Published: Jun 11, 2026 09:19

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In April 2026, SMM Indonesia sulfur imports reached 267,299.22 mt in physical content, down 28.6% MoM and up 79.2% YoY. In April 2026, SMM Indonesia sulfur exports were 0.00204 mt in physical content.

According to the latest data from SMM Customs Network, SMM Indonesia’s sulphur imports in April 2026 reached 267,299.22 mt in physical content, down 28.6% MoM and up 79.2% YoY. Main import sources were Saudi Arabia, India, the US, South Korea, Japan, the Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei, the UAE, etc., with the Middle Eastern supply share dropping sharply, accounting for a combined 37.4%.

SMM Indonesia’s sulphur exports in April 2026 were 0.00204 mt in physical content.

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