Indonesia's National Food Agency (Bapanas) announced the country will cease importing rice, consumer sugar, and feed corn throughout 2026 following a unanimous government decision based on calculations showing national food stock availability is in a very safe position.
Deputy Chief for Food Availability and Stabilization at Bapanas, I Gusti Ketut Astawa, stated the decision was made possible due to substantial carryover stocks from 2025, including 12.529 million tons of rice (with Bulog managing 3.248 million tons), 4.52 million tons of feed corn, and 1.43 million tons of consumer sugar.
For rice alone, the initial stock can secure the nation's consumption for nearly five months without new harvests, given monthly consumption of approximately 2.59 million tons, with 2026 production estimated to reach 34.7 million tons and ending stocks projected at 16 million tons.
Feed corn stocks can meet livestock needs for three months with monthly consumption of 1.42 million tons and estimated 2026 production of 18 million tons, while consumer sugar stocks can fulfill requirements for the first six months with monthly consumption of 236,400 tons and projected production of 2.72 million tons.
Indonesia also maintains self-sufficiency status for shallots, chili peppers, eggs, and chicken meat, with local farmers and breeders consistently maintaining production rhythms that exceed annual consumption needs, giving the government confidence to close import channels for strategic commodities.
