According to BigMint data, exports of finished flat rolled stainless steel from Indonesia in January-September 2025 amounted to 2.39 million tons, which is seven percent more than 2.24 million tons in the same period of 2024. This growth reflects a steady recovery in demand in key Asian markets and the continued expansion of stainless steel processing and refining in Indonesia.
Indonesia has consolidated its dominance in the stainless steel trade in Asia, securing a significant portion of China's import market in the first nine months of 2025, confirming its position as a leading regional exporter.
Indicators by country
.China remained the largest destination for Indonesian stainless steel, accounting for 760,000 tons of total exports in January-September, up two percent from last year. Nevertheless, shipments to China increased by 13 percent month-on-month in September to 114,900 tons
Taiwan ranked second with 570,000 tons in the first nine months of this year, up two percent from 560,000 tons in the first nine months of 2024.
Vietnam imported 510,000 tons. tons in this period, an increase of 15 percent compared to 440,000 million tons in the corresponding period last year, driven by increased production of stainless steel products and significant infrastructure costs. Despite a 28 percent monthly decline in August, Vietnam remains one of Indonesia's fastest growing markets.
Malaysia posted the sharpest growth of 103 percent year-on-year to 200,000 tons, driven by increased consumption in the construction and consumer goods sectors.
In contrast, South Korea's imports fell one percent year-on-year to 74,900 tons, while imports from other destination countries dropped six percent to 75,000 tons as trade volumes returned to normal after strong inflows in 2024.
Port export
The port of Bahodupi handled the bulk of shipments - 2.36 million tons, up seven percent from 2.21 million tons last year, confirming its position as Indonesia's key stainless steel exporter. hub.
Tanjung Perak port processed 30,440 tons, up 18 percent from last year, compared with 25,781 tons, while other secondary ports processed about
