AP3BAI

Asosiasi Pengusaha Pengolahan dan Pemurnian Bauksit Alumina Indonesia

Welcome to the official website of AP3BAI - a platform for industry players to work together in advancing mineral downstreaming, advocating for member interests, and building synergy with the government and the public.

3.2 Billion
Indonesia's Bauxite Reserves
4.3%
Global Bauxite Production
17
Member Companies
65 Years
Reserve Lifespan

About AP3BAI

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Asosiasi Pengusaha Pengolahan dan Pemurnian Bauksit Alumina Indonesia (AP3BAI) was established on November 1, 2019, and is based in South Jakarta. AP3BAI serves as a platform for communication and collaboration between industry players, the government, and the public to support the growth of the bauxite and alumina industry in Indonesia.

Vision & Mission
Vision

To establish AP3BAI as a strategic partner for the government in developing the bauxite and alumina processing and refining industry.


Mission
  • Support government efforts in guiding and mentoring association members
  • Represent the bauxite-alumina industry in domestic and global forums
  • Promote sustainable optimization of natural resources for national welfare
  • Strengthen relationships among business players and build a healthy industrial ecosystem
  • Foster harmonious communication between the association, government, and society
Management Structure
Chairman Ayi Paryana
Secretary Muhammad Arifai
Treasurer Stefanus Rudi Hartono
Legal Status
Decree of the Minister of Law and Human Rights

Number AHU-0001265.AH.01.07 Year 2020

As an association founded on Pancasila and UUD 1945, we are committed to strengthening synergy among stakeholders to promote mineral downstreaming and create added value within the country.

Main Objectives

AP3BAI was established as a platform to build relationships, absorb aspirations, and serve as a strategic partner for the government in developing Indonesia's bauxite and alumina industry.

Active Communication

Build active communication among bauxite-alumina processing and refining businesses.

Aspiration Channel

Serve as a channel to absorb and convey the aspirations of each member to relevant parties.

Mentoring Partner

Serve as a mentoring partner for government guidance and support for industry players.

Representation

Represent the industry in national and international forums.

Resource Optimization

Promote sustainable optimization of natural resources.

Industrial Ecosystem

Build a healthy and sustainable industrial ecosystem.

AP3BAI Member Companies

The following companies are members of AP3BAI:

List of Member Companies

17 Companies

Indonesia's Bauxite Industry

Current data and information about the bauxite and alumina industry in Indonesia

Indonesia's Position in the Global Market
Global Bauxite Ore Reserves
Indonesia
4%
Australia
20%
China
18%
Guinea
24%
Global Bauxite Mine Production
Indonesia
4.3%
Australia
30%
China
22%
Guinea
25%
National Potential and Reserves

Total Reserves

Indonesia's bauxite reserves: 3.2 billion tons (2021 data)

Reserve Lifespan

Reserve lifespan projected until 2087

2022 Production

Indonesia's bauxite production (2022): ± 20 million tons

Active Processing Facilities

  • PT WHW (West Kalimantan) – Smelter Grade Alumina (SGA)
  • PT ICA (West Kalimantan) – Chemical Grade Alumina (CGA)
  • PT Inalum (North Sumatra) – Aluminum Metal
  • PT BAI (Riau Islands) – Smelter Grade Alumina (SGA)
Facilities Under Construction & Domestic Demand
Export vs. Import
  • Exports: Dominated by raw bauxite ore (92% of export volume)
  • Imports: Largest in alumina products (1.5 million tons/year)
  • High import dependence signals an opportunity to strengthen national downstreaming
Domestic Demand
  • National aluminum metal demand (2020): ± 1 million tons
  • Domestic production (Inalum): ± 250 thousand tons
  • Required capacity for new plants: 3 × 250 thousand tons → Investment: USD 1–2 billion
New Facilities
  • 11 new facilities, targeted to operate by 2026–2027
  • Target: 13 million tons of alumina per year (SGA + CGA)

Join AP3BAI

AP3BAI welcomes all businesses engaged in the bauxite and alumina processing and refining industry to join as members.

Benefits of Membership
Information Access

Access to latest industry insights

Representation

Representation in national and international forums

Support

Business development and mentoring support

Networking

Partnership network with industry players and government

Membership Requirements

Companies that are involved in bauxite and alumina processing and refining are welcome to apply for membership in AP3BAI.

  • Companies involved in bauxite and alumina processing/refining
  • Complete membership application form
  • Provide relevant business legal documents
For membership inquiries, please contact us via email at: info@ap3bai.com
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