| Product Code: ETC108347 | Publication Date: Jul 2023 | Updated Date: Feb 2026 | Product Type: Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Ravi Bhandari | No. of Pages: 70 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 5 |
In 2024, Indonesia`s import trend for the phenol market experienced a decline, with a growth rate of -4.94% compared to 2023. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2020 to 2024 stood at 0.28%. This decline in import momentum could be attributed to shifts in demand dynamics or changes in market stability during the period.

By 2027, Indonesia's Phenol market is forecasted to achieve a growing growth rate of 8.76%, with China leading the Asia region, followed by India, Japan, Australia and South Korea.

Phenol is a toxic, colorless crystalline solid that has a sweet smell and taste. It is widely used in the production of plastics, synthetic fibers, dyes, solvents and drugs. Phenol can also be found naturally in coal tar, crude oil and wood smoke. In Indonesia, phenol finds its use in various industries such as pharmaceuticals industry for manufacturing medicines; paints & coating industry to manufacture resins; plastic & rubber industry for producing polycarbonates; textile industry for making nylon fibers; adhesives industry to produce epoxy resins etc.
The demand for phenols has increased significantly over the past few years due to its wide range of applications across numerous industries ranging from pharmaceuticals to plastic & rubber industries. The Indonesia government?s focus on promoting investments in manufacturing plants along with support from international organizations has encouraged domestic producers as well as foreign investors to set up businesses in the country which further drives the growth of this market. Additionally, continuously expanding population coupled with growing purchasing power amongst Indonesias will lead an increase in consumption patterns driving domestic sales of chemicals including phenols.
Increasing demand from end-use sectors like healthcare and automotive is expected to drive growth over forecast period owing to increasing disposable income among middle class population. Furthermore ,increasing need for eco friendly solutions shall provide positive towards growth opportunities.Moreover , rising trend towards green buildings may spur demand upsurge during forecast period. Growing urbanization shall foster higher construction activities augmenting market size till 2031.In addition ,rising personal care products production shall fuel product penetration over coming years thereby boosting overall revenue till 2031.Government initiatives towards industrial development are likely create lucrative opportunities by 2025 end across region particularly Indonesia.
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a severe impact on the Indonesia phenol market. Due to the disruption in supply chain and weak demand, market prices have declined significantly. Furthermore, due to decreased construction activity across the country, there has been a significant decrease in demand for phenol from downstream industries such as paints and coatings manufacturing.
The major challenge faced by the Indonesia phenol industry is its high dependence on imports. The majority of raw materials used for producing phenol are imported from countries such as China and India. This makes it difficult for local manufacturers to compete with international players in terms of pricing and quality standards. Additionally, Indonesia does not have any domestic suppliers of feedstock needed for production resulting in higher costs associated with importing these materials.
Some of the key players operating in Indonesia phenol market include PT Pertamina (State Owned Oil & Gas Company), PT Deltapack Inti Corporindo (Plastic Packaging Manufacturer) , Indorama Ventures Public Limited Company (Chemicals Manufacturing Company), Sinar Mas Group (Agricultural Products Producer) , Asia Pacific Rayon (Rayon Fibre Manufacturer).
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Indonesia Phenol Market Overview |
3.1 Indonesia Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Indonesia Phenol Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Indonesia Phenol Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Indonesia Phenol Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Indonesia Phenol Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End-users, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Indonesia Phenol Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand from end-user industries such as automotive, electronics, and construction |
4.2.2 Growth in the chemical industry in Indonesia |
4.2.3 Rising investments in infrastructure projects driving the demand for phenol |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating raw material prices impacting production costs |
4.3.2 Stringent environmental regulations impacting production processes |
4.3.3 Competition from substitute products affecting market growth |
5 Indonesia Phenol Market Trends |
6 Indonesia Phenol Market, By Types |
6.1 Indonesia Phenol Market, By End-users |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Indonesia Phenol Market Revenues & Volume, By End-users, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Indonesia Phenol Market Revenues & Volume, By Bisphenol A, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 Indonesia Phenol Market Revenues & Volume, By Phenolic Resins, 2021-2031F |
6.1.5 Indonesia Phenol Market Revenues & Volume, By Caprolactam, 2021-2031F |
6.1.6 Indonesia Phenol Market Revenues & Volume, By Alkyl Phenyls, 2021-2031F |
6.1.7 Indonesia Phenol Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
7 Indonesia Phenol Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Indonesia Phenol Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Indonesia Phenol Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Indonesia Phenol Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Capacity utilization rate of phenol production facilities |
8.2 Number of new product developments or innovations in the phenol market |
8.3 Export volume of phenol from Indonesia |
8.4 Adoption rate of sustainable practices in phenol production |
8.5 Growth rate of end-user industries consuming phenol |
9 Indonesia Phenol Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Indonesia Phenol Market Opportunity Assessment, By End-users, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Indonesia Phenol Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Indonesia Phenol Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Indonesia Phenol Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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