[SMM Analysis] Indonesia's May Sulphur and Sulphuric Acid Import and Export Data

Published: Jul 7, 2026 18:10

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In May 2026, Indonesia's monthly total imports of sulphur were 277,834.30 mt in physical content, up 3.9% MoM and down 55.80% YoY, with major import sources being China, Vietnam, the UK, India, Singapore, Spain, Turkmenistan, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Japan, etc.;

Indonesia's monthly total exports of sulphur were 24.08 mt in physical content, with major export destinations being Germany, Hong Kong, China, and the US;

Indonesia's monthly total imports of sulphuric acid were 55,296.994 mt in physical content, down 68.1% MoM and up 236.6% YoY, with major import sources being China, India, and South Korea;

Indonesia's monthly total exports of sulphuric acid were 0 mt.

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