Indonesia Metal Processing Sector Report 2025-2026

Indonesia has rich deposits of key metals including nickel, tin, copper and bauxite, providing a solid base for the expansion of its domestic metal processing industry. The government's large-scale infrastructure initiatives are stimulating construction activity and increasing demand for metal products. In recent years, the country has made substantial progress in growing its smelting capacity and is actively pursuing further downstream development to reduce reliance on costly imports. According to the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM), Indonesia had 54 operational smelters by the end of 2024, with another 60 projects either under construction or in the permitting phase. These facilities span a broad range of metals, including nickel, copper, bauxite, tin and aluminium.

This report provides a complete and detailed analysis of the "Metals and mining" sector for Indonesia. EMIS Insights presents in-depth business intelligence in a standard format across countries and regions, providing a balanced mix between analysis and data.

What this report allows you to do:

• Understand the key elements at play in the "Metals and mining" sector in Indonesia
• Crystallise the forces both driving and restraining this sector in Indonesia
• Ascertain Indonesia’s position in the global sector
• Build a complete perspective on sector trade, investment and employment
• Understand the competitive landscape and who the major players are
• View M&A activity and major deals
• Gain an understanding of the regulatory environment for the sector in Indonesia.
• Build a clear picture of trends, output and consumption for specific sub-sectors