Indonesia’s record 5.3M-ton rice stocks strengthen food security
Indonesia’s government rice reserves reached a record 5.33 million tons, strengthening food security and inflation control. Authorities expanded market supervision, food price stabilization programs, and cheap food campaigns nationwide, while annual inflation remained controlled at 3.08 percent despite global economic uncertainties.
Jakarta (ANTARA) – Indonesia’s National Food Agency (Bapanas) said government rice reserves have reached 5.3 million tons nationwide, reinforcing the country’s food security amid global uncertainties and inflationary pressures.
Head of Bapanas’ Food Supply Stabilization Team Yudhi Harsatriadi Sandyatma said Indonesia’s food security had entered a stronger phase, with government rice reserves managed by state logistics agency Perum Bulog reaching the highest level ever recorded.
“The strong availability of rice underscores Indonesia’s ability to maintain food supplies amid various global challenges and fluctuations in world food inflation,” Yudhi said during the Economic Conference of The National Sustainable Food Program, according to a statement issued in Jakarta on Thursday.
He said the national food supply balance remains in a favorable condition, particularly for rice, which is the staple food consumed by most Indonesians.
“We would like to inform you that government rice reserves managed by Bulog have reached 5.33 million tons as of today. This is an extraordinary achievement and the highest level recorded throughout the history of the republic,” Yudhi said.
According to him, strengthening food stocks is essential to maintaining a balance between food availability and affordability. Both aspects serve as key pillars in controlling food inflation and protecting consumers’ purchasing power.
“In the context of food inflation control, the two pillars of food availability and affordability are equally important. They are two sides of the same coin and are closely linked to food supply and price stabilization efforts,” he said.
To ensure food remains affordable for consumers, Bapanas has intensified market supervision through the establishment of the 2026 Task Force for the Elimination of Violations Related to Food Prices, Quality, and Safety.
The task force, which involves ministries, government agencies, regional administrations, and law enforcement authorities, is responsible for monitoring compliance with government-set retail price ceilings, reference selling prices, food quality standards, and food safety regulations.
“The task force’s first responsibility is to identify and verify potential violations of government reference prices and retail price ceilings that apply across the country,” Yudhi said.
He added that the team is tasked not only with addressing potential violations but also with anticipating price increases and violations related to food quality and safety.
Bapanas has also continued implementing various food supply and price stabilization measures, including the Cheap Food Movement (GPM). As of June 8, 2026, the program had been conducted 5,237 times across 36 provinces and 377 regencies and cities.
“The program has become one of the government’s key tools for reducing price volatility while improving public access to staple foods,” Yudhi said.
Efforts to strengthen national food security have also received support from Bank Indonesia through the Prosperous Food and Inflation Control Movement (GPIPS), which is being implemented in collaboration with the Central Inflation Control Team (TPIP) and Regional Inflation Control Teams (TPID).
Statistics Indonesia (BPS) reported that national inflation remains under control. Annual inflation stood at 3.08 percent, remaining within the government’s target range.
Monthly inflation in May was recorded at 0.28 percent, compared with 0.13 percent in the previous month.
Speaking at the same event, Bank Indonesia Deputy Governor Ricky P. Gozali said all food inflation control programs are focused on three main objectives: keeping food inflation under control, ensuring the continuity of food supplies across regions and over time, and improving supply chain efficiency so that benefits can be enjoyed by both consumers and farmers.
“These objectives are not merely aimed at maintaining price stability today, but also at building a more resilient national food system capable of withstanding climate change, global disruptions, and rising demand as Indonesia moves toward its Golden Indonesia 2045 vision,” Ricky said.
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Source : Antara
