HGBT Gas for the Ceramic Tile Industry: 73% Allocation, China Anti-Dumping and 60% Utilisation
The HGBT gas ceramic tile industry issue resurfaced in late October 2026. Industry Minister Muhammad Sarmuji said tile plant utilisation fell to about 60% because gas quotas are limited, while the government plans to add industrial gas allocations and hopes they will use the HGBT fixed-price gas scheme.
Key Facts
- The minister said ceramic tile utilisation fell to about 60% or slightly below because gas supply is capped by quota (2026-10-26, source: Warta Ekonomi, 26 Oct 2026).
- ASAKI: the HGBT allocation covers about 73% of needs; the average price should be US$8–8.5/MMBTU but reached US$11/MMBTU in October (2026-10-28, source: IndustriProperti citing the Ministry of Industry, 28 Oct 2026).
- Ceramic products from China already face anti-dumping duties; possible dumping from India still needs study (2026-10-28, source: IndustriProperti citing the Ministry of Industry, 28 Oct 2026).
- National installed tile capacity reached 686 million m² in 2026; a 2026–2028 expansion adds 110 million m² worth about Rp12 trillion (2026-10-28, source: IndustriProperti citing the Ministry of Industry, 28 Oct 2026).
HGBT gas for the ceramic tile industry: price and supply
ASAKI raised two issues: gas affordability and reliability. Supply disruptions and usage limits from September to October pushed production costs up. The minister said his ministry will fight for supply certainty so plants can plan output.
Impact on tile buyers
- Higher energy costs may limit factory and distributor discounts in the fourth quarter.
- For projects, lock in prices and delivery dates early, especially for energy-intensive 60×60 and granite tiles.
- Chinese tiles carry anti-dumping duties, narrowing the price gap with local products.
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FAQ
What is current tile plant utilisation? About 60% or slightly below, according to the industry minister on 26 October 2026.
What gas price does the tile industry pay? ASAKI says the October 2026 average reached US$11/MMBTU versus US$8–8.5 expected with a 73% HGBT allocation.
Do Chinese tiles face anti-dumping duties? Yes, the minister said ceramic products from China already face anti-dumping duties.
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Sources: IndustriProperti citing the Ministry of Industry, 28 Oct 2026; Warta Ekonomi, 26 Oct 2026