How much zirconium does Indonesia produce and export?
Indonesia is the nullth largest producer of zirconium: 52,000 tonnes in 2025, 4.3% of the world's 1.2 million tonnes (USGS MCS). It is the 3rd largest exporter by value: $139.9 million in 2024, 8.1% of world exports of zirconium ore and concentrate (HS 261510) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is China, which takes 51% of its zirconium exports by value.
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Indonesia's zirconium production
| World rank | Production (tonnes) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52,000 tonnes | 4.3% | — | 2025 |
USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries, MCS 2026.
Indonesia's zirconium exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | $139.9 million | 8.1% | 80,114 t | $1,746 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 261510 (Zirconium ores and concentrates).
Where Indonesia's zirconium goes
| Destination | Value | Share of Indonesia's exports |
|---|---|---|
| China | $71M | 51% |
| India | $42M | 30% |
| Netherlands | $6M | 4% |
| Malaysia | $5M | 3.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $4M | 2.9% |
Cite as: Commodity Origins, "Indonesia zirconium: production, exports and prices", https://commodityorigins.com/countries/IDN/zirconium/ (CC BY 4.0). Rankings count only countries reporting to the sources named; this page is shown only for top-five producers or exporters with at least 3% of the world total. Report an issue with this page.