Dried shelled legumes market in Indonesia

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2021, the market volume of dried shelled legumes in Indonesia showed significant fluctuations. Initial declines were driven by drought conditions that reduced crop yields for peanuts and mung beans. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 disrupted supply chains but also increased demand for staple foods, contributing to a market rebound. Continued drought in 2021 constrained domestic production, yet market size expanded through higher imports.

A sharp contraction occurred in 2022, with market volume dropping by over 200 thousand tons. This coincided with the implementation of Presidential Regulation No. 125/2022 on Government Food Reserves, which involved state-owned enterprises in managing legume stocks. The market recovered in 2023, supported by a growing consumer trend towards healthy, plant-based diets and improved agricultural practices, such as optimized fertilizer use and better varieties.

In 2024 and 2025, import volumes remained stable around 130 thousand tons, while exports varied. Regulatory developments included the introduction of stricter food labeling requirements and new quality standards for local food products by the National Food Agency.

Production dried shelled legumes in Indonesia

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Top producers of dried shelled legumes, 2018-2021

World map of production of dried shelled legumes, 2018-2021

Indonesia's production of dried shelled legumes has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, the country produced 449.4 thousand tons, showing no significant change compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production decreased by 5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.7%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 394.9 thousand tons, which represented the largest decline of 16.5%. The largest increase occurred in 2020 with a growth of 13.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in Indonesia in kind, 2018-2021, K t

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Indonesia's production of dried shelled legumes has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, the output was valued at 588.2 million US dollars, reflecting a solid advance of 23.7% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, production increased by 33.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 10.1%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 401.7 million US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 8.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Indonesia in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Exports dried shelled legumes from Indonesia

Exports in kind, K t

After a two-year rise, Indonesia's exports of dried shelled legumes declined in 2021. Export volumes were recorded at 31.9 thousand tons, marking a sharp year-over-year fall of 34.6%. The maximum value was recorded in 2020 at 48.7 thousand tons, which experienced the largest increase of 36.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Indonesia in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Throughout the period from 2018 to 2021, China, the Philippines, and Asia (not elsewhere specified) formed the key group of partners for Indonesia's exports of dried shelled legumes in kind. China accounted for 44.8% of exports, the Philippines for 31.3%, and Asia (not elsewhere specified) for 18.0%. Together, these three partners represented 94.1% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Indonesia in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, M $ US

After a two-year advance, Indonesia's exports of dried shelled legumes declined in 2021. The export volume amounted to 41.7 million US dollars, down by 19.6% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports increased by 38.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 11.4%. The maximum value was recorded in 2020 at 51.9 million US dollars, which saw the largest increase of 43.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Indonesia in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Throughout 2018 to 2021, China, the Philippines, and Asia (not elsewhere specified) played the leading roles in Indonesia's exports of dried shelled legumes in value terms. China accounted for 44.3% of exports, the Philippines for 32.7%, and Asia (not elsewhere specified) for 17.4%. Collectively, these three partners took 94.3% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Indonesia in value, 2018-2021

Imports dried shelled legumes to Indonesia

Imports in kind, K t

Indonesia's imports of dried shelled legumes have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, import volume registered 141.7 thousand tons, representing a 16.1% uptick from 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports increased by 7.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 2.3%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 110.0 thousand tons, which experienced the largest decline of 16.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Indonesia in kind, 2018-2021, K t

In the period from 2018 to 2021, Myanmar, Ethiopia, and Australia accounted for the largest share of Indonesia's imports of dried shelled legumes in kind. Myanmar represented 51.4% of imports, Ethiopia 19.2%, and Australia 13.7%. Together, these three countries comprised 84.3% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Indonesia in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, M $ US

Indonesia's cross-border shipments of dried shelled legumes have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, the country imported a total of 150.5 million US dollars of dried shelled legumes, representing a dramatic increase of 33.4% relative to the prior year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports increased by 38.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 11.4%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 94.4 million US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 13.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Indonesia in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

In 2018 to 2021, the leading destinations for Indonesia's imports of dried shelled legumes in value terms were Myanmar, Ethiopia, and Australia. Myanmar accounted for 55.9% of imports, Ethiopia for 21.7%, and Australia for 12.0%. Jointly, these three destinations accounted for 89.7% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Indonesia in value, 2018-2021