Business · Energy & Commodities · 18 hrs ago
Indonesian Manufacturer Faces 15,000-Ton Refined Sugar Shortfall
An Indonesian manufacturer is short 15,000 tons of refined sugar, Industry Minister Muhammad Sarmuji said.
The company could halt production if it does not get the sugar by December 2026.
Sarmuji said even a stoppage of a few days could cause serious problems for industry.
The government is working with relevant parties to address the supply shortage and keep production running.
Factory use in Indonesia’s manufacturing sector was 66.13% in February 2026, and the government wants to raise it to 80–85%.
More reliable supplies of raw materials could help factories use more of their capacity and increase industry’s contribution to the economy.
Industry Minister Muhammad Sarmuji said a domestic manufacturer faces a shortfall of 15,000 tons of refined sugar.
He said the company could be forced to stop production if it does not receive the supply by December 2026.
The government is communicating with relevant parties to address the raw-material supply problem.
Sarmuji said a production halt of even three days could cause serious problems for industry.
Manufacturing industry capacity use was 66.13% in February 2026, and the government hopes to raise it to 80%–85%.
- Who
- A domestic manufacturer, identified by Industry Minister Muhammad Sarmuji.
- What
- The manufacturer is short of 15,000 tons of refined sugar and may have to stop production if the supply is not secured.
- When
- The shortfall was reported on October 30, 2026. The supply is needed by December 2026.
- Where
- Indonesia; Sarmuji spoke at a national leadership meeting of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Jakarta.
- Why
- The manufacturer needs the refined sugar as a raw material to keep production running.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Manufacturing industry capacity use was recorded at 66.13%.
Sarmuji described the manufacturer’s 15,000-ton refined sugar shortfall at a national leadership meeting in Jakarta.
The company may be forced to stop production if its sugar supply needs are not met.
- Refined sugar shortfall
- 15,000 tons
- Supply deadline
- December 2026
- Manufacturing capacity use
- 66.13% in February 2026
- Government target for capacity use
- 80%–85%
- Meeting location
- Jakarta
What people are saying
We are short of 15,000 tons of refined sugar. We are concerned that if we do not get enough of the 15,000 tons by December, we will be forced to stop production.
Let alone stopping production for one month, stopping production for just three days is already a huge issue.
By meeting those needs, including raw materials, our industrial sector’s capacity use will increase; hopefully it can reach 80 or 85 percent.