Indonesia Does Not Import, World Rice Prices Drop Directly According to him, Indonesia once held the position as the world's largest rice importer. Red: Ahmad Fikri Noor

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA — Coordinating Minister for Maritime and Investment Affairs Zulkifli Hasan (Zulhas) stated that Indonesia's policy to halt rice imports has affected global rice prices. According to him, Indonesia once held the position as the world's largest rice importer. However, in a short period, Indonesia managed to increase national production so that it no longer needs to import. "It turns out we are the world's largest rice buyer. Back when I was Minister of Trade, rice was 650 US dollars per ton, now because we are not buying rice, it is below 400 US dollars. So the impact on the global price is extraordinary," said Zulhas in Jakarta, Tuesday (16/12/2025). In 2024, Indonesia imported 4.5 million tons of rice. However, in 2025, Indonesia managed to achieve a rice production surplus of 4.7 million tons. Currently, the rice stock in Bulog warehouses has reached 3.7 million tons. Based on data from the Coordinating Ministry for Maritime and Investment Affairs, in the ...