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In 2022, Indonesia maintained its biodiesel blending mandate at 30 percent and raised its biodiesel allocation volume to a record 10.1 billion liters on expected increased economic activity and mobility following eased pandemic-related restrictions. The export levy that funds the subsidies underwriting the biodiesel mandate program was adjusted to also subsidize cooking oil prices which have surged since late 2021.

Wheat imports for 2021/22 are revised upward to 11.2 million metric tons (MMT) from the previous estimate of 11.0 MMT, reflecting recovering demand for flour-based foods. In line with increased imports, food, seed, and industry (FSI) wheat consumption is also revised up 2.2 percent to 9.1 MMT of wheat equivalent.

In 2021, the total value of all food and beverage retail sales in Indonesia totaled $72 billion, a 12 percent decrease from the previous year due to COVID-19 pandemic social distancing measures. Traditional markets still dominate the retail food and beverage sector, accounting for 76 percent of market share, although they continue to lose market share to modern retail stores and e-commerce.

Indonesia currently imports 62 percent of raw materials for its growing food processing industry.

Indonesia currently imports 62 percent of raw materials for its growing food processing industry. The market presents significant opportunities for a range of U.S. agricultural products, including...

Favorable weather, increased use of fertilizer, and surging prices are expected to push Indonesia’s palm oil production and exports to record highs 2021/22.

This report provides information on leading Indonesian grocery retail chains including: number of outlets, locations, market segment, availability of U.S. food products...