Indonesia ranks as ASEAN leading rice producer

Indonesia has been recognised by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) as the largest rice producer in Southeast Asia and the fourth largest globally in 2025. This was reported by ANTARA.

According to experts, Indonesia continues to strengthen its position among the world’s leading rice-producing nations. They noted that, among the four largest producers, China and Indonesia are expected to record positive growth in rice output during the current period.

FAO data indicate that Indonesia is projected to achieve the highest increase in rice production among major producing countries when comparing the 2025/2026 and 2024/2025 seasons. National output is expected to rise by more than 4 million tonnes, exceeding the projected increases recorded by several other major producers.

The organisation also highlighted Indonesia’s growing contribution to global food security through higher rice reserves. In its June 2026 Food Outlook, FAO reported that rising stock levels in Indonesia are helping to support global rice reserves, which are forecast to reach 213.8 million tonnes by the end of the 2026/2027 season, the second-highest level in the past decade.

Government rice stocks are maintained at more than 5 million tonnes, while FAO projects Indonesia’s closing stocks to increase from 7.5 million tonnes in 2025/2026 to 7.8 million tonnes in 2026/2027. The source stated that these figures underscore the country’s growing capacity within the international rice market.