Indonesia Achieves Rice Self-Sufficiency, Eyes Global Impact

Significant Production Surge

Indonesia has successfully transformed from being one of the world's largest rice importers to achieving rice self-sufficiency with a remarkable 4.7 million ton surplus in 2025, compared to 4.5 million tons of imports in 2024 ¹

. This dramatic turnaround has been driven by increased domestic production and effective agricultural policies.

Government Initiatives and Future Plans

The government has outlined ambitious plans to maintain and enhance this achievement. President Prabowo Subianto has announced initiatives to repair 70,000 hectares of damaged rice fields affected by recent floods in Sumatra and Aceh, while also developing 225,000 hectares of new rice fields ²

. These measures aim to strengthen national food security and maintain the country's new status as a rice-surplus nation.

Global Market Impact

The shift in Indonesia's rice production has already shown significant impact on the global market. The reduction in Indonesia's imports has contributed to a substantial decrease in global rice prices, from $650 per ton to below $400 per ton ¹

. This price movement demonstrates Indonesia's growing influence in the global rice market.

Policy Implications and Future Directions

The government's achievement in rice self-sufficiency has led to a policy shift regarding imports. The Ministry of Industry's request to import 380,952 tons of industrial rice for next year was rejected, as domestic production is deemed sufficient to meet both consumption and industrial needs ³

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Regional Food Security Approach

President Prabowo emphasized the importance of regional self-sufficiency, suggesting that every district should strive to achieve food self-sufficiency. This approach aims to enhance local resilience to natural disasters and reduce logistical challenges associated with food distribution across Indonesia's vast geography ⁴

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