Indonesia is expanding its national corn reserves, viewing them as a key tool for strengthening the country’s food security.
As of July 6, the corn stocks reached 190,000 tons, representing 19% of the official target of 1 million tons, according to data from the Ministry of National Development Planning.
The pace of stock accumulation is ahead of last year’s level. In 2025, the national corn reserves totaled 101,800 tons, or about 10% of the same target. This reflects the government’s intensified efforts to improve the country’s food security and market resilience.
Rachmat Pambudy, Minister of National Development Planning said additional measures are needed to accelerate reserve building. These include revising government procurement prices, updating grain moisture requirements, and expanding public-private partnerships for corn drying infrastructure.
The government also plans to make greater use of national corn reserves to stabilize prices in both the food and feed markets while ensuring fair returns for farmers. The policy aims to balance producer support with consumer price stability.
In addition, the ministry has recommended increasing corn procurement targets for the government reserve under Indonesia’s 2027 National Development Plan.
According to the ministry, expanding strategic stocks will strengthen the country’s agri-food system and improve its resilience to fluctuations in production and global markets.