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Primary sugar crops market in Indonesia

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the market volume for primary sugar crops in Indonesia remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 29 300 and 29 700 thousand tonnes. A notable increase occurred in 2021, when the market expanded to 32 396 thousand tonnes.

The market volume continued to grow slightly in 2022, reaching 32 604 thousand tonnes, coinciding with the amendment of Trade Minister Regulation No. 17 of 2022, which altered provisions for the trade of refined crystal sugar. However, in 2023, the market contracted to 31 202 thousand tonnes, a decline that aligns with the implementation of health regulations setting maximum limits for sugar content and mandating nutritional labeling on processed food products.

Regulatory efforts continued with the ratification of Government Regulation No. 28 of 2024, tightening sugar consumption restrictions and labeling requirements. For 2025, plans were announced to import raw sugar to stabilize prices and a national program to accelerate sugar self-sufficiency was launched.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Indonesia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Indonesia in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Indonesia in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Indonesia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Indonesia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Indonesia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Indonesia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Indonesia, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Indonesia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Indonesia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Indonesia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Indonesia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Indonesia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Indonesia, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Indonesia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Indonesia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Indonesia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Indonesia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Indonesia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Indonesia, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Indonesia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Indonesia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Indonesia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Indonesia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Indonesia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Indonesia, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Indonesia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production primary sugar crops in Indonesia

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

From 2018 to 2021, Indonesia maintained the 12th position globally in terms of primary sugar crops production volume.

Top producers of primary sugar crops, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of primary sugar crops, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Indonesia's primary sugar crops production increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, the country produced 32 396 thousand tons, marking a modest gain of 9.8% compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, production grew by 9.1%, which translates to an annualized rate of 2.9%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 29 307 thousand tons, with the largest decline of 1.3% occurring that same year.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.3%)	0.7%	9.8%	2.9%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Primary sugar crops production in Indonesia increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the output was valued at 9 699 million US dollars, up by 16.8% from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, production rose by 44%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 12.9%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.7%	22.4%	16.8%	12.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports primary sugar crops from Indonesia

Exports in kind, t

Indonesia's volume of primary sugar crops exports declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the country exported 93.2 tons, reflecting a drop of 46.3% compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports decreased by 85.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of -47.1%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(11.1%)	(69.0%)	(46.3%)	(47.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Japan was the key and nearly sole market for Indonesia's primary sugar crops exports in kind, accounting for 94.8% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Exported primary sugar crops volumes from Indonesia declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports amounted to 27.9 thousand US dollars, representing a steep loss of 42.9% compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports decreased by 80.5%, equating to an annualized rate of -42.0%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(9.3%)	(62.3%)	(42.9%)	(42.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Japan held the dominant position in exports in value terms, accounting for 88.4% of total flows, while the remaining share was distributed among various smaller destinations.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports primary sugar crops to Indonesia

Imports in kind, t

Indonesia imported a total of 0.4 thousand tons of primary sugar crops in 2021, marking a sudden improvement of 36.4% versus the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports increased by 2525%, equating to an annualized rate of 197.2%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	36.4%	197.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Thailand, the United States, and Malaysia were the main sources for Indonesia's primary sugar crops imports in kind, accounting for 45.2%, 14.0%, and 8.6% of imports respectively. Together, they represented 67.7% of total imports in kind.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Indonesia imported 0.4 thousand US dollars worth of primary sugar crops in 2021, amounting to a moderate advance of 5.4% from 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports increased by 294.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 58.1%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	5.4%	58.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018 to 2021, Australia, the United States, and Thailand remained the main markets for Indonesia's primary sugar crops imports in value terms, accounting for 33.7%, 26.6%, and 12.1% of imports respectively. Jointly, they took 72.4% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io