Politics · Indonesia · 13 hrs ago
Indonesia reports about 25 million tons of rice available
Indonesia's Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman says the country's rice supply is secure despite global tensions that could disrupt food trade.
As of October 26, government reserves managed by Bulog stood at about 4.5 million tons, alongside an estimated 10 million tons in crops ready for harvest and 10 million tons held by hotels, restaurants and caterers.
Together, these sources amount to about 25 million tons of rice, while national demand is about 2.5 million tons a month.
Amran says domestic production and reserves reduce reliance on imports if conflict or supply disruptions affect trade.
He links the country's rice self-sufficiency to its ability to protect people from shortages and price shocks.
The agriculture ministry is working to maintain production through irrigation repairs, pumps, improved seeds and measures to address drought and climate risks.
The government says it will keep strengthening production and reserves and protect farmers.
Indonesia’s estimated rice availability is about 25 million tons, Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman said.
The estimate includes about 4.5 million tons in government reserves, 10 million tons of rice ready for harvest and 10 million tons held by hotels, restaurants and catering businesses.
National rice demand is about 2.5 million tons a month.
Amran said domestic production and reserves help protect Indonesia from global supply disruptions and food crises.
He said the government aims to maintain production and reserves and protect farmers.
- Who
- Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman reported the estimate.
- What
- Indonesia has an estimated 25 million tons of rice available, including government reserves, crops ready for harvest and stocks in the hotel, restaurant and catering sector.
- When
- The government reserve figure was as of October 26, 2026. The report was published November 1, 2026.
- Where
- Indonesia.
- Why
- Amran said strong domestic production and reserves help the country withstand geopolitical tensions, supply-chain disruptions and food crises.
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Government rice reserves managed by Bulog stood at about 4.5 million tons.
CNN Indonesia reported Amran’s estimate that national rice availability was about 25 million tons.
- Total estimated rice availability
- About 25 million tons
- Government rice reserves
- About 4.5 million tons as of October 26, 2026
- Rice ready for harvest
- About 10 million tons
- Hotel, restaurant and catering stocks
- About 10 million tons
- Monthly national rice demand
- About 2.5 million tons
What people are saying
We have about 4.5 million tons in Bulog, about 10 million tons in standing crops, and about 10 million tons in the hotel, restaurant and catering sector. Totaling about 25 million tons.
We must not depend on other countries for food.
Production must continue to increase, reserves must be strengthened, and farmers must be protected.