Indonesia aims to stop corn imports in 2026
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has said that Indonesia is targeting to stop importing corn from 2026 as it hopes to achieve self-sufficiency in corn production.
A farmer harvests corn in Boyolali, Central Java on October 27, 2024. Photo courtesy of Antara.
He made the statement at a simultaneous corn harvest and the launch of Indonesia’s first corn exports to Malaysia in West Kalimantan, based on a report from Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman.
President Prabowo noted that in 2024, the country imported around 500,000 tons of corn. Meanwhile, total dry corn output from January to July 2025 is estimated at 9.45 million tons, an increase of 0.94 million tons, equivalent to 11.08% rise over the same period last year.
The President noted that national corn production climbed 48% in the first quarter of 2025, from 4 tons per hectare to between 6-8 tons per hectare.
The National Police of Indonesia is supporting the government on a large-scale corn cultivation project, the One Million Hectare Corn Planting Programme, to boost production.
According to the President, Indonesia may achieve corn self-sufficiency sooner than expected, potentially within one year, supported by the use of high-quality seed varieties and organic fertilisers.
He also emphasixed the importance of innovation in processing agricultural harvests and diversifying corn-based products to include corn chips and corn rice, which, he said, are healthier and have higher added value.
In addition, the President highlighted the need to ensure that the increase in production also translates into improved farmer welfare. He suggested support to farmers through the provision of machinery, technology, seeds, fertilisers and bio fertilisers
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