Indonesia - Critical Mineral Production & Reserves
Statistical profile of Indonesia's critical mineral output across 6 quantified mineral chapters in the U.S. Geological Survey Mineral Commodity Summaries (2020-2026). Indonesia holds 1 #1 global production ranks and 3 top-three global production ranks.
Indonesia Critical Mineral Production & World Shares (2020-2025)
| Mineral & Stage | Unit | 2020 | 2022 | 2024 | 2025e | Share | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel Mine production | metric tons | 771,000 | 1,580,000 | 2,310,000 | 2,600,000 | 66.7% | #1 |
| Tin Mine production | metric tons | 53,000 | 70,000 | 55,000 | 61,000 | 21.0% | #2 |
| Cobalt Mine production | metric tons | 1,100 | 9,600 | 35,000 | 44,000 | 14.2% | #2 |
| Zirconium & hafnium Zirconium mineral concentrates, mine production (thousand metric tons, gross weight) | thousand metric tons | 64 | 97 | 81 | 52 | 4.3% | #7 |
| Copper Mine production | thousand metric tons | 505 | 941 | 1,010 | 710 | 3.1% | #9 |
| Bauxite Bauxite, mine production | thousand metric dry tons | 20,800 | 21,000 | 9,900 | 10,000 | 2.3% | #6 |
| Copper Refinery production | thousand metric tons | 505 | 941 | 1,010 | 400 | 1.4% | #14 |
| Bauxite Alumina, refinery production | thousand metric dry tons | 20,800 | 21,000 | 9,900 | 1,500 | 1.0% | #9 |
Indonesia Reported Critical Mineral Reserves (2025)
| Mineral & Reserve Basis | Unit | Reported Reserves | Share of World Reserves | Global Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bauxite Bauxite reserves | thousand metric dry tons | 2,900,000 | 10.0% | #4 |
| Cobalt Reserves | metric tons | 760,000 | 6.3% | #4 |
| Copper Reserves | thousand metric tons | 21,000 | 2.1% | #10 |
| Nickel Reserves | metric tons | 62,000,000 | - | #1 |
| Tin Reserves | metric tons | 1,400,000 | - | #1 |
| Zirconium & hafnium Zirconium reserves(thousand metric tons, ZrO2 content) | thousand metric tons | 3,400 | - | #3 |
Frequently Asked Questions - Indonesia
Which critical minerals does Indonesia lead in global production?
Among the 2026 USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries country tables, Indonesia ranks in the global top three for 3 production measures (#1 in 1), including Nickel (mine production, rank #1, 66.7% of world total), Tin (mine production, rank #2, 21.0% of world total), Cobalt (mine production, rank #2, 14.2% of world total).
What critical mineral reserves are reported for Indonesia?
Quantified reserve estimates reported for Indonesia in the 2026 USGS release include Bauxite (2,900,000 thousand metric dry tons), Cobalt (760,000 metric tons), Copper (21,000 thousand metric tons), Nickel (62,000,000 metric tons), Tin (1,400,000 metric tons). Reserve definitions and assessment dates vary across reporting jurisdictions.
For which critical minerals is Indonesia a major import source to the United States?
In USGS 2021-24 US import-source statistics, Indonesia is a reported supplier across 3 tracked import categories, led by Tantalum (Tantalum waste and scrap: 18%), Tin (Refined tin: 15%), Tantalum (Total: 7%).