Ahead of Eid, Food Supplies in Yogyakarta Show Surplus
Stock levels of key food items in Yogyakarta city are recorded as surplus ahead of Eid 2026. Rice supply reaches approximately 2,770 tonnes per week, whilst public demand stands at around 1,900 tonnes, leaving an excess of approximately 780.8 tonnes with a buffer of about 1.4 months.
This situation demonstrates that the availability of essential food items in Yogyakarta city is in a safe condition to meet public needs.
“Food stocks in Yogyakarta city are in adequate condition and even showing surplus. Beyond rice, several other commodities also have sufficient reserves,” explained Sukidi, Head of the Department of Agriculture and Food for Yogyakarta City, in a press statement on Tuesday (10 March).
He added that chicken egg stocks were recorded at a surplus of approximately 129.6 tonnes with a buffer of about 1.2 months. Chicken meat showed a surplus of 108.3 tonnes with a buffer of about 1.2 months. Meanwhile, cooking oil recorded a surplus of 111.52 tonnes with a buffer of about 1.6 months, and sugar a surplus of 84.33 tonnes with a buffer of approximately 2.3 months.
According to Sukidi, food supplies originate from various distribution channels ranging from large and small distributors, traditional markets to modern retail outlets operating in Yogyakarta city.
Despite relatively safe stock availability, certain commodities such as red chilli continue to experience price fluctuations. This situation is influenced by weather factors, particularly the rainy season which impacts production and distribution costs from producing regions.
“Red chilli is indeed the most volatile because of weather factors. However, in terms of availability, it remains safe and available in the market,” he said.
The Head of the Department of Trade for Yogyakarta City, Veronica Ambar Ismuwardani, added that red chilli prices had fallen to around Rp70,000 per kilogramme, then risen to Rp85,000 and are currently at around Rp95,000 per kilogramme due to weather influence.
“For chicken eggs, prices have actually fallen from around Rp30,000 to Rp29,000 per kilogramme, whilst chicken prices remain relatively stable at around Rp39,000 per kilogramme,” she concluded.