Government of Indonesia Opens Import Floodgates for Sugar and Salt in 2026

Background

The Government of Indonesia has set import quotas for several food commodities, including sugar and salt, to meet the needs of industrial raw materials in 2026. This decision was made to ensure the continuity of the national industrial supply chain.

Import Quotas

The import quota for sugar is set at 3.12 million tons, while the import quota for salt is set at 1.18 million tons. In addition, the government also agreed to a sugar quota for the Kemudahan Impor Tujuan Ekspor (KITE KB) scheme of 508,360 tons.

Impact

This decision is expected to meet the needs of industrial raw materials and ensure the continuity of the national industrial supply chain. However, it is also important to note that this decision can have an impact on the production and prices of sugar and salt in the country.