Politics · Indonesia · 5 hrs ago
Indonesia's MSME Minister Seeks to Control Flour Prices
Indonesia's MSME Minister Maman Abdurrahman wants flour prices kept under control so they do not put extra pressure on small food businesses.
Many sellers rely on flour as a key ingredient in the food they make and sell.
Some Jakarta vendors say flour prices have risen in recent weeks.
One vendor said the price per kilogram had climbed from Rp15,000 to Rp20,000, while a tapioca flour seller reported an increase from Rp14,000 to Rp16,000.
Sellers are keeping portions and prices steady, which protects customers but squeezes their earnings.
Maman says he will coordinate with the trade minister on market operations if flour prices rise, to help keep prices in line with small businesses' needs.
Indonesia’s MSME minister, Maman Abdurrahman, wants flour prices controlled so they do not burden food-selling small businesses.
He said prices should be aligned with the needs of microbusinesses, rather than simply judged as high or low.
If flour prices rise, his ministry will coordinate with the trade minister on possible market operations.
Food sellers told CNN Indonesia that flour costs had risen, putting pressure on their profits.
- Who
- MSME Minister Maman Abdurrahman and food sellers affected by rising flour costs.
- What
- Maman wants flour prices controlled to avoid burdening small businesses that use flour.
- When
- Maman spoke on November 3, 2026; a seller had described a price rise on October 27.
- Where
- Maman spoke at the Ministry of MSMEs in South Jakarta. Sellers cited by CNN Indonesia operate in South Jakarta.
- Why
- Flour is a raw material for food-selling MSMEs, and rising costs can pressure their profits.
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Cilor seller Al Sakti told CNN Indonesia that tapioca flour cost Rp16,000 per kilogram, up from Rp14,000.
Maman Abdurrahman said he wanted flour prices controlled and would coordinate with the trade minister if prices rose.
- Minister
- Maman Abdurrahman
- Cilor tapioca flour
- Rp16,000 per kilogram, up from Rp14,000
- Other flour price
- A food seller reported a rise from Rp15,000 to Rp20,000 per kilogram over several weeks
- Takoyaki price
- Nano continued selling eight pieces for Rp10,000 per portion
What people are saying
We certainly hope that prices can be controlled. Our aim is for all prices to be controlled. We are not saying they should be high or low, but they must be controlled and adjusted to the needs of our microbusiness colleagues.
It is Rp16,000 now, usually Rp14,000.