The desorption characteristics of previously adsorbed indium ions on phosphorylated sawdust were tested by various chemical reagents such as HCl, $HNO_3$, NaCl, ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid, and nitrilotriacetic acid. Among them, HCl was chosen as the best desorbing agent in terms of economics. The desorption efficiency of HCl for indium ions was about 97% at a concentration of 0.5 M. The desorption efficiency for indium ions was very high at about 94% even at a solid/liquid ratio of 10.0, and the desorption process was quickly performed within 60 min. The removal efficiency of indium ions in recycled phosphorylated sawdust could be maintained at 85% in the 4th cycle.