Indonesia Moves Closer to Rice Self-Sufficiency

Significant Production Increase

Indonesia is poised to achieve rice self-sufficiency by the end of 2025, a significant milestone in the country's food security efforts. Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman reported to President Prabowo Subianto that the nation is on track to meet this target, exceeding initial projections ²

Key Production Statistics

The Central Statistics Agency (BPS) reported that rice production is expected to reach 34.77 million tons in 2025, representing a 13.54% increase from the previous year. This growth is primarily driven by a 26.54% increase in production during the first subround (January-April 2025) ²

Stockpile and Inventory

The current national rice stockpile stands at 3.8 million tons, stored in Perum Bulog warehouses. Minister Sulaiman projects that the stock will reach 6 million tons by 2026, ensuring sufficient buffer stock for national needs ¹

Policy and Implementation

President Prabowo had initially set a target of achieving rice self-sufficiency within four years, but the milestone is now expected to be reached in just one year. Minister Sulaiman attributed this success to supportive regulations and financing ²