Executive Summary

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Perum Bulog has been tasked with procuring 4 million tons of rice in 2026, up from 3 million tons in 2025 ¹

. To achieve this, Bulog will strengthen its collaboration with various stakeholders, including government agencies, local governments, private sector entities, and farmers. The company will also distribute 1.5 million tons of Stabilisasi Pasokan dan Harga Pangan (SPHP) rice throughout the year ².

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Bulog's Ambitious 2026 Rice Procurement Plan

Increased Procurement Target

Perum Bulog has been tasked with procuring 4 million tons of rice in 2026, representing a significant increase from the 3 million tons target in 2025 ¹

. This ambitious target underscores the government's commitment to maintaining rice self-sufficiency and national supply stability. Bulog's Director, Ahmad Rizal Ramdhani, emphasized that this increased target presents both a challenge and a motivation for the company to enhance its procurement performance.

Strategic Collaborations

To achieve the procurement target, Bulog plans to strengthen its collaboration with various stakeholders. These include relevant ministries and government agencies, local governments, private sector entities, and farmers. The support of field officers such as agricultural extension workers, TNI, and Polri is considered crucial for the success of this endeavor ¹

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Distribution of SPHP Rice

In addition to procurement, Bulog will distribute 1.5 million tons of SPHP rice throughout 2026 ²

. This distribution will be carried out consistently throughout the year to ensure timely and effective supply management. This strategy represents an improvement over the previous year's distribution, which was more fragmented. The 2025 distribution reached 802,939 tons, falling short of the 1.5 million ton target ².

Addressing Quality Concerns

For the 4 million ton procurement target, Bulog will implement an 'any quality' policy with specific conditions to maintain rice quality. The company emphasizes the importance of harvesting paddy at the optimal time to ensure quality ⁵

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Policy Adjustments

To facilitate the distribution of SPHP rice, Bulog is proposing adjustments to the purchase rules, potentially allowing customers to buy more than two packs per person ³

. Additionally, the remaining SPHP rice from 2025 will be distributed until January 31, 2026, as part of a policy extension facilitated through the Rekening Penampungan Akhir Tahun Anggaran (RPATA) scheme ⁴.

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