Indonesia estimates rice supplies could last until July or August 2027
Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman said government reserves of around 4.5 million metric tons would help meet year-end demand.
Indonesia has enough rice to cover demand during Christmas 2026 and New Year 2027, Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman said. He estimated that available supplies, including crops still growing, could meet the country's needs until July or August 2027.
At a food coordination meeting in Jakarta, Amran said the state logistics agency Bulog held around 4.5 million metric tons in reserves. Rice in the fields and stocks held by households, hotels, restaurants and caterers also contributed to national availability, he said.
Amran put the overall supply at about 25 million tons, which he said could sustain consumption for 10 months. He cited monthly national consumption of roughly 2.5 million metric tons and said continued domestic production supported the government's confidence in supplies.
To maintain output amid the threat of El Niño, the government has prepared water-pumping programmes, land optimisation, irrigation repairs and the use of drought-tolerant seeds. The Agriculture Ministry said it was working to strengthen domestic production and reduce climate risks, rather than relying solely on existing reserves.
