Jakarta — Indonesia is moving closer to achieving food self-sufficiency as national rice reserves strengthen and domestic production increases. The National Logistics Agency (Bulog) has confirmed that the government’s rice stocks are at a very secure level, ensuring the zero-rice import policy can be maintained throughout this year.
The President Director of Perum Bulog, Ahmad Rizal Ramdhani, stated that the Government Rice Reserves (CBP) in Bulog’s warehouses are currently recorded at 3.8 million tons, in line with President Prabowo Subianto’s directive that Indonesia no longer needs to import rice.
“So, the public doesn’t need to worry or doubt that our rice stocks are sufficient and there’s no need for further imports,” said Rizal.
He added that this strong stock position is reinforced by increased domestic production, which is predicted to reach 34 million tons this year. This figure is higher than the previous year. With this capacity, Rizal is confident that all national demand can be fully met by domestic farmers’ supply.
“This year’s production is predicted to increase, and therefore Indonesia does not need to import,” he stressed.
The Coordinating Ministry for Food Affairs also emphasized the consistency of its zero-rice import policy. Coordinating Minister for Food Affairs Zulkifli Hasan stated that rice stocks in Bulog warehouses are currently approaching 4 million tons, one of the highest in recent years.
“This availability is reinforced by a production surplus of 4.7 million tons from January to December 2025,” said Zulhas.
The government’s optimism is further bolstered by data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), which indicates that national rice production reached 34.7 million tons from January to December 2025, a 13.54% increase compared to the previous year. With this achievement, Indonesia is projected to record a surplus of around 3.87 million tons.
At the market level, the rice surplus provides the government with room to maintain price stability. Reynaldi Sarijowan, Secretary General of the Indonesian Market Traders Association (IKAPPI), stated that price declines are starting to be seen in distribution zones 1 and 2.
“The price of medium-sized rice in Greater Jakarta (Jabodetabek) is now around Rp 13,450 per kilogram, slightly below the adjusted retail price (HET). Premium rice in most areas has also reached the Highest Retail Price (HRP) level and is still considered reasonable,” he said.
However, the government remains vigilant about price dynamics in eastern Indonesia, particularly in the run-up to Christmas and New Year, when demand tends to increase. Strengthening distribution, logistics efficiency, and stock management are ongoing to ensure supplies remain secure and prices remain stable across all regions.*