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The United States’ position as the leading supplier of cotton to Indonesia was overtaken by Brazil during the period August 2017 to January 2018.

Indonesia offers significant opportunities for U.S. ingredient suppliers to meet the demand for raw materials for its food processing industry.

Rice production in 2018/19 is forecast to increase only slightly, and low stocks and high prices will continue to require rice imports.

Palm oil production is expected to increase from 38.5 million tons in 2017/18 to 40.5 million tons in 2018/19.

FAS Jakarta provided assistance to a local importer to release a detained shipment of U.S. hardwood lumber.

The U.S. Ambassador to Indonesia recently visited a tempeh manufacturing plant in central Java.

With new mature area entering full production and expectations for above trend yields, the 2017/18 palm oil production forecast is maintained at 38.5 million tons, a 5.5 percent increase from 2016/17.

Faced with rising prices and reports of supply shortages in some areas, on January 11 the Minister of Trade (MOT) announced a plan to import up to 500,000 tons of rice.

This report provides updated technical information for requirements and regulations on food and agriculture products as are currently required by the Government of Indonesia (GOI).

On January 5, 2018, the Ministry of Agriculture issued decree No. 35/2018, renewing U.S. Fresh Foods of Plant Origin (FFPO) recognition for an additional three years.

This report updates the 2016 Indonesian FAIRS Export Certificate Report, which lists the major export certificates the Government of Indonesia (GOI) requires from U.S. food and agricultural....

Indonesia’s plans to develop bioethanol continue to face strong headwinds from costly inputs, capacity limitations and trade restrictions limiting imports of alternative feedstock.