Sucrose in solid form market in Indonesia

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for chemically pure sucrose in solid form in Indonesia showed notable fluctuations between 2018 and 2023. Starting at 6 637 thousand tons in 2018, it declined to 5 849 thousand tons in 2019 before recovering to 6 735 thousand tons in 2020 and reaching 6 882 thousand tons in 2021. The volume then grew to a peak of 7 357 thousand tons in 2022, a rise supported by the National Food Agency's reference price regulations and BPOM's food safety circular, which provided greater price stability and reinforced quality controls, encouraging domestic production.

In 2023, the market volume fell to 6 621 thousand tons. This contraction coincided with the government's deregulation and relaxation of import policies for industrial sweeteners such as saccharin and cyclamate, which intensified competition for sucrose. Concurrently, the ongoing tightening of food safety and quality standards by the National Food Agency and BPOM introduced additional compliance considerations for market participants.

Regulatory developments continued to shape the market framework through 2024 and 2025. Key measures included amendments to reference price rules, the implementation of stricter supervision over food safety and labeling, and the introduction of the Ministry of Trade's new regulation governing the import of chemicals, all contributing to the evolving trade and operational landscape for sucrose in solid form.

Production sucrose in solid form in Indonesia

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

From 2018 to 2021, Indonesia held the sixth position globally in the production of solid sucrose.

Top producers of sucrose in solid form, 2018-2021

World map of production of sucrose in solid form, 2018-2021

Indonesia's solid sucrose production grew for the second year in a row. In 2021, the country produced 6 941 thousand tons, marking a 6.7% increase from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, production rose by 6.1%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 2.0%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 5 728 thousand tons, with the largest decline of 12.4% occurring that year. In contrast, the most significant increase of 13.6% was observed in 2020.

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

Exports sucrose in solid form from Indonesia

Exports in kind, K t

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Export volumes reached their lowest point in 2019 and peaked in 2021, with a 107-fold difference between these years. In 2021, Indonesia's solid sucrose exports totaled 361.4 thousand tons, representing a sharp year-on-year increase of 694.3%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 3.4 thousand tons, with the largest decline of 18.9% occurring that year. The most substantial increase of 1 246.5% was recorded in 2020.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Indonesia's solid sucrose exports were almost entirely directed to Vietnam, which accounted for 90.2% of the total export volume.

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

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations over this period. Export values hit their lowest in 2019 and peaked in 2021, with a 74-fold gap between these years. In 2021, Indonesia exported solid sucrose worth 205.9 million US dollars, equivalent to a sharp 779.9% increase compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 2.8 million US dollars, with the largest decline of 29.7% occurring that year.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Vietnam was the dominant buyer of solid sucrose from Indonesia in value terms, accounting for 86.4% of total exports, while other countries shared the remaining portion.

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

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

Imports sucrose in solid form to Indonesia

Imports in kind, K t

Indonesia's solid sucrose imports increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports amounted to 302.1 thousand tons, showing a gradual gain of 9.3% from the prior year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports grew by 199.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 44.1%.

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

During 2018-2021, India and Thailand continued to lead as the top sources for Indonesia's solid sucrose imports in volume, together accounting for 96.2% of total flows, with other partners playing a supplementary role.

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

The value of Indonesia's solid sucrose imports rose for the third year in a row. In 2021, imports stood at 152.3 million US dollars, indicating a 24.5% year-on-year gain. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports increased by 269.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 54.5%.

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

In 2018-2021, India and Thailand remained the leading markets for Indonesia's solid sucrose imports in value terms, together accounting for 94.3% of total flows, while other partners played a supplementary role.

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

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