Indonesia: Shortage of soybeans, here's the latest news from the Head of Food Agency

Published 2023년 12월 29일

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The head of the National Food Agency in Indonesia, Arief Prasetyo Adi, addressed concerns from tofu and tempe producers about soybean scarcity, citing shipping disruptions as the cause and suggesting that the situation would improve by the end of December 2023 and January 2024. The Indonesian Soybean Importers Association confirmed plans to import over 200,000 tonnes of soybeans to address the shortage, as a lack of soybeans in various regions had caused around 30,000 tofu and tempe producers to cease production. A potential domino effect from attacks by Houthi militants on commercial ships in the Red Sea and Suez Canal was also suggested as contributing to the shortage, with officials seeking a clearer response from the government about the situation.

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Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia - Head of the National Food Agency (Bapanas) Arief Prasetyo Adi opened his voice in response to the 'cries' of tofu and tempe producers about soybeans becoming increasingly scarce. According to him, this occurred due to shipping disruptions. "There is a delay in shipments. But at the end of December (2023) and January (2024) it will arrive," said Arief to CNBC Indonesia, quoted Friday (29/12/2023). "I can't confirm (the volume). But it could come in December-January," he said. As confirmed separately, the Secretary General of the Indonesian Soybean Importers Association (Akindo) Hidayatullah Suralaga did not deny plans to import soybeans into Indonesia in the near future. "More than 200,000 tonnes (the volume of imported soybeans which will arrive at the end of December 2023-January 2024)," said Hidayatullah. As is known, tofu and tempe producers complain of difficulty getting soybeans. In fact, you can only buy 50-70% of your needs from importers. It is ...

Source: Cnbcindonesia