Indonesia: National coffee production drops, imports are worried about soaring

The article highlights the concerns of Moelyono Soesilo, the Chairman of the Specialty & Industrial Coffee Compartment of the Indonesian Coffee Exporters Association (AEKI), who forecasts a persistent low productivity in Indonesia's coffee sector. Despite expectations to reach approximately 10.5 million sacks of coffee beans in 2024, which includes 1.8 million sacks of Arabica and 8.8 million sacks of Robusta, the production figures fall short of the potential 12 - 12.5 million sacks.

Soesilo attributes the decline in production to various challenges, including a decrease in crop yields, with Robusta and Arabica beans achieving only 1 ton to 1.1 tons and 600 kg to 700 kg per hectare, respectively. He underscores the need for improved education and economic stability among farmers as key factors in overcoming the low land productivity issues. Furthermore, the article notes that Indonesia's coffee industry will likely rely on imports to make up for the shortfall, with domestic demand reaching 6.5 to 6.8 million sacks and the remainder intended for export. The article also mentions the geographical distribution of coffee production across different regions in Indonesia, with a focus on the areas known as the Indonesian coffee triangle for Robusta production and Arabica production in areas like Java, Bali, and Flores.