Southeast Asia

Chemicals shipped to Indonesia

Indonesia's generic pharmaceutical sector is large and growing, with plants across Greater Jakarta, Bekasi, Karawang and Tangerang importing APIs and intermediates for one of the largest domestic medicine markets in Asia. Palm oil refiners and oleochemical producers in Medan and Riau, textile and dyeing mills in West Java, pulp and paper makers, nickel processors and battery projects, and food and beverage plants in Surabaya and Gresik add demand for specialty chemicals, solvents and inorganics. Cilegon in Banten and Batam host further industrial activity. Zemixal ships from Nhava Sheva or Mundra to Tanjung Priok, Tanjung Perak, Belawan or Tanjung Emas in about 12–20 days. Air cargo to Soekarno–Hatta or Surabaya takes roughly 3–5 days. Every lot carries a COA and a 16-section GHS SDS.

Indonesia Logistics facts Documents

VapiNhava Sheva / MundraJakarta (Tanjung Priok)sea 12–20 daysJakarta Soekarno–Hatta (CGK)air 3–5 days

Indonesia at a glance

Logistics facts for Indonesia
Capital	Jakarta
Currency	Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)
Languages	Indonesian
Discharge seaports	Jakarta (Tanjung Priok), Surabaya (Tanjung Perak), Belawan (Medan), Semarang (Tanjung Emas)
Arrival airports	Jakarta Soekarno–Hatta (CGK), Surabaya (SUB)
Sea transit from India	12–20 days port to port
Air transit	3–5 days
Chemical regulator	Ministry of Industry (Kemenperin) / Ministry of Trade
Pharma regulator	BPOM
Trade agreements with India	ASEAN–India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA)

Transit timeline by sea

1–2 daysQuote and document set agreed
Price, pack sizes, Incoterm and the paperwork list are confirmed in writing.
3–7 daysPacking for export
Stock items are packed in UN-rated drums or cartons. Made-to-order material adds its own lead time.
1–3 daysExport clearance at Nhava Sheva or Mundra
Shipping bill filed, dangerous goods declared under IMDG where needed.
12–20 daysOcean transit to Jakarta (Tanjung Priok)
Port-to-port time depends on the vessel schedule and any transhipment.
2–5 daysImport clearance
Your broker clears the goods against local rules. Chemical oversight: Ministry of Industry (Kemenperin) / Ministry of Trade.

Indicative door to door by sea: 19–37 days

By air the same journey usually takes 7–15 days from order to delivery.

Importing chemicals into Indonesia

Indonesia uses import licensing for many chemical categories. Depending on the HS code, the importer may need an importer identification number, technical recommendations from the Ministry of Industry and import approvals from the Ministry of Trade. Requirements change periodically, so confirm them before shipment. APIs, excipients and some precursors need BPOM import approval (SKI) held by a registered local importer. Indonesian-language labels or SDS may be required. Dangerous goods follow IMDG or IATA rules, and AITIGA preference needs a certificate of origin.

Main buying sectors

Generic pharmaceuticalsPalm oil & oleochemicalsTextiles & dyeingPulp & paperNickel processing & batteriesFood & beverage

Industrial hubs we deliver to

Greater Jakarta (Bekasi, Karawang, Tangerang) · Cikarang industrial estates · Surabaya / Gresik (East Java) · Cilegon (Banten) · Batam · Medan (North Sumatra)

Document checklist

Commercial Invoice
Packing List
Bill of Lading / Air Waybill
Certificate of Origin
Certificate of Analysis (COA)
Safety Data Sheet (16-section GHS)
Importer licence / import approval (Ministry of Trade) where required for the HS code
BPOM import approval (SKI) for APIs, excipients or precursors where applicable
Indonesian-language label / SDS where required
Dangerous Goods Declaration (IMDG/IATA) where applicable

The exact set depends on product, quantity and end use. We confirm it in writing with every quotation.

Why buyers in Indonesia order from Zemixal

Zemixal helps Indonesian importers align BPOM SKI and trade licences with documented API and chemical shipments to Jakarta and Surabaya.

By division

What we supply to Indonesia

Ordered by how often buyers in Indonesia ask for them.

APIs

Bulk active pharmaceutical ingredients across anti-infective, CNS, cardiovascular, metabolic,…

385 products

Pharmaceutical Intermediates

Organic and heterocyclic building blocks, key starting materials and API process intermediates…

14,468 products

Specialty Chemicals

Polymers, monomers, dyes, flavours, essential oils, water treatment and process chemicals for…

876 products

Solvents (HPLC & GC)

HPLC, LC-MS, GC, spectroscopy, anhydrous and bulk solvents in bottles to drums, packed for saf…

590 products

Lab Reagents

Reagent-grade salts, acids, indicators, titrants, standard solutions and synthesis reagents fo…

3,487 products

Inorganics & Metals

Inorganic salts, rare earths, high-purity metals, nanomaterials, sputtering targets, optics an…

5,293 products

Biochemicals

Amino acids, buffers, carbohydrates, enzyme substrates, nucleotides, media, stains and natural…

2,841 products

Impurity Reference Standards

Pharmacopoeial impurities, nitrosamines, metabolites, labelled internal standards and API work…

20,060 products

APIs: a sample for Indonesia

APIs for Indonesia

Metronidazole

CAS: 443-48-1
Formula: C₆H₉N₃O₃
MW: 171.15 g/mol

ZX-003933

Moxifloxacin

CAS: 186826-86-8
Formula: C₂₁H₂₅ClFN₃O₄
MW: 437.9 g/mol

ZX-003934

Nadifloxacin

CAS: 124858-35-1
Formula: C₁₉H₂₁FN₂O₄
MW: 360.4 g/mol

ZX-003935

Norfloxacin

CAS: 104142-93-0
Formula: C₁₆H₁₉ClFN₃O₃
MW: 355.79 g/mol

ZX-003936

Ofloxacin

CAS: 82419-36-1
Formula: C₁₈H₂₀FN₃O₄
MW: 361.4 g/mol

ZX-003937

Ornidazole

CAS: 16773-42-5
Formula: C₇H₁₀ClN₃O₃
MW: 219.62 g/mol

ZX-003938

Oxytetracycline

CAS: 2058-46-0
Formula: C₂₂H₂₅ClN₂O₉
MW: 496.9 g/mol

ZX-003939

Pyrazinamide

CAS: 98-96-4
Formula: C₅H₅N₃O
MW: 123.11 g/mol

ZX-003941

Cities in Indonesia

Jakarta Jakarta & West Java

Questions

Shipping to Indonesia

What is BPOM SKI and do we need it for APIs?

SKI is the import approval issued by BPOM for APIs, excipients and some precursors. A registered Indonesian importer must hold it before the goods arrive. Send us the SKI details so our invoice and packing list match the approved products and quantities.

Can documents include Indonesian-language labels?

Our standard labels and SDS are in English. If your importer needs Indonesian text on labels or a translated SDS for a specific product, tell us when you enquire and we will confirm what can be supplied. Many importers add local labels after clearance.

Is there a minimum order for Indonesian buyers?

No fixed minimum applies. Lab and sample quantities go by courier or air to Jakarta, while production volumes usually move by sea to Tanjung Priok or Tanjung Perak. Paste up to 200 CAS numbers into the Bulk CAS lookup to check what we list.

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