Indonesia has reported that the country achieved full self-sufficiency in its staple grains, rice and maize, for the first time, with domestic production meeting all national requirements and imports effectively halted in 2025, government data show.
Authorities have signalled intentions to maintain zero rice and maize imports through 2026 and redirect resources to other commodities that remain import-dependent, including soybeans, wheat, and white sugar, where full self-sufficiency has not yet been realised.
Data from the Area Sampling Frame Programme of Statistics Indonesia show total rice output for January–December 2025 is projected at 34.77 million tonnes, up 13.54% from the prior year, reflecting a record harvest driven by strong farm support policies and expanding productive capacity.
State reserves reached about 4 million tonnes by mid-year, the highest in the country’s history, and were used to support populations in flood-affected provinces by November.
On maize, domestic output has also risen to meet demand for both food and animal feed, supporting key downstream sectors such as poultry and eggs.
