Domestic Rice Absorption Rises 700 Percent, Government Opens Export Opportunities The surge in domestic rice absorption is considered to strengthen Indonesia's stock and position. Red: Ahmad Fikri Noor

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA -- The Head of the National Food Agency (Bapanas) and Minister of Agriculture Andi Amran Sulaiman stated that the government is opening up export opportunities for rice after domestic rice absorption increased by 700 percent at the beginning of 2026. Amran said at the beginning of 2026 the realization of government rice reserves (CBP) from domestic production showed a significant surge. Rice equivalent absorption was recorded at 112 thousand tons, an increase of more than 700 percent compared to the same period the previous year at 14 thousand tons. "This month's absorption, we thank the CEO of Bulog and the entire Board of Directors, the beginning of this year's absorption increased rapidly. Last year it was 14 thousand tons per month. This year it is 112 thousand tons. Our daily reports are received and this is up 700 percent in January (2026)," said Amran during the IV Commission Work Meeting of the DPR RI which was monitored online via YouTube TV ...