Indonesia's sugar imports totaled 305,000 tons in October 2025, a 38.4% decrease year-on-year and a 20.3% decrease compared to the five-year average for the same period, according to new data. VIP Report from the DATAGRO A&EIn the accumulated period from January to October, external purchases totaled 3.444 million tons, a 17.2% decrease compared to 2024 and the lowest volume for the period in the last six years. The average price of imported sugar was US$ 453.38/ton in October, a 14.0% decrease compared to the same month in 2024 and the lowest level since October 2020. The reduction in purchases occurred even in an environment of lower international prices and reflects, above all, the internal policies of the Indonesian government. The country has been intensifying its strategy to achieve self-sufficiency in white sugar by 2026, within a national plan aimed at strengthening food security and revitalizing the local sugar industry. To read the full article… Full VIP reportaccess the analysis section of DATAGRO Portal.
This text was translated by machine from Brazilian Portuguese.