Flour or powder of dried legumes market in Indonesia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for flour or powder of dried legumes in Indonesia showed growth from 1 573 metric tons in 2018 to 1 937 metric tons in 2021, supported by government policies promoting food diversification based on local resources. The Presidential Regulation No. 22 of 2009 accelerated the shift towards local flour alternatives, including legume-based products. In 2020, BPOM regulations on food additive standards and safety enhanced consumer confidence, contributing to a market expansion. The following year, the mandatory Indonesian National Standard (SNI) for wheat flour and continued support for local flour production, such as modified cassava flour, further stimulated demand for alternative flours like those from legumes.

Market volume dropped sharply to 1 324 metric tons in 2022, driven by increased consumption of wheat flour during Ramadan and Lebaran, which intensified competition. Indonesia's high dependence on wheat imports also made wheat flour more accessible, reducing demand for legume-based flour. Recovery followed in 2023, with volume reaching 1 709 metric tons, aided by the socialization of food safety regulations and the establishment of quality standards for local food products under Badan Pangan Nasional Regulation No. 13 of 2024, which specifically included legume flours.

In subsequent years, the regulatory framework continued to evolve, with updates to mandatory SNI requirements for wheat flour and ongoing efforts to diversify food consumption. These measures sustained the market for legume flour as part of Indonesia's strategy to reduce import dependency and strengthen national food security.

Production flour or powder of dried legumes in Indonesia

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of flour or powder of dried legumes, 2018-2021

World map of production of flour or powder of dried legumes, 2018-2021

Indonesia's production of flour or powder from dried legumes has grown for the second year in a row. In 2021, the country produced 1,936 tonnes, marking an 8.7% increase from 2020. Looking back to 2018, production has risen by 17.9% overall, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 5.6%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 1,542 tonnes, when output fell by 6.1%. In contrast, the strongest growth occurred in 2020, with a 15.4% increase.

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

Exports flour or powder of dried legumes from Indonesia

Exports in kind, kg

The market showed significant volatility during this period. Export volumes fluctuated widely, dropping 30-fold from the peak in 2018 to the low in 2020. In 2021, Indonesia's exports of flour or powder from dried legumes totaled 2,828 kilograms, up 18.6% from the previous year. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2020 at 2,384 kilograms, following a sharp decline of 95.9% in 2019.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Indonesia in kind, 2018-2021, kg

From 2018 to 2021, South Africa was the leading export destination in volume terms, accounting for 85.2% of total exports. The remaining markets consisted of a diverse group of smaller partners.

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, K $ US

Indonesia's export value of flour or powder from dried legumes has declined for three consecutive years. In 2021, exports amounted to 8.2 thousand US dollars, a sharp drop of 43.3% compared to 2020. Since 2018, export value has fallen by 94.6%, with an average annual decrease of 62.2%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, South Africa dominated the export market in value terms, absorbing 77.7% of total flows. The rest of the exports were distributed among numerous smaller partners.

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

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

Imports flour or powder of dried legumes to Indonesia

Imports in kind, kg

Import data reveals irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. Imports reached their lowest point in 2020 and peaked in 2021, with a 10.9-fold difference between these years. In 2021, Indonesia's imports of flour or powder from dried legumes surged to 4,000 kilograms, a dramatic increase of 987.0% from the previous year. The minimum import volume was recorded in 2020 at 368 kilograms, following a decline of 77.2% that year.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Indonesia in kind, 2018-2021, kg

From 2018 to 2021, India, Singapore, and China were the main sources of imports in volume terms. India accounted for 53.8% of imports, Singapore for 20.3%, and China for 12.0%. Together, these three countries represented 86.2% of total imports.

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, K $ US

The market displayed an unstable trend throughout the period. Import values varied 4.4 times from the low in 2020 to the high in 2021. In 2021, Indonesia's import value for flour or powder from dried legumes reached 17.9 thousand US dollars, a steep rise of 336.6% compared to the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 4.1 thousand US dollars, after a decrease of 35.3% that year.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, China, India, and Singapore consistently served as the primary destinations for imports in value terms. China accounted for 41.7% of imports, India for 22.6%, and Singapore for 19.6%. Collectively, these three countries made up 84.0% 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