As Eid Approaches, Agriculture Minister Assures Basic Commodity Needs Secure Nationwide and Regionally
JAKARTA - The government has assured the availability and stability of essential commodities for the public ahead of Eid al-Fitr 2026 in a safe and controlled manner, both nationally and at regional level. Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman affirmed that based on Food Balance Sheet data and Production Projections through April 2026, the majority of strategic commodities are in surplus position.
According to this data, several key commodities have recorded significant surpluses. Currently, national rice stocks stand at approximately 3.5 million tonnes and are projected to continue increasing alongside the harvest season and production trends rising approximately 15 per cent through March.
“If this trend holds until the end of the month, our stocks will almost certainly break through 6 million tonnes. This has never occurred since our independence. If it remains consistent until the end of the year, potential surplus is estimated to reach approximately 9 million tonnes. We assure the national rice stock is in surplus condition. Our rice is very strong in maintaining supply and price stability in society,” said Minister Amran on Monday (2 March 2026).
Other commodities such as maize also show positive performance. Availability of 10.751 million tonnes and demand of 5.899 million tonnes results in a surplus of 4.852 million tonnes. Consumption sugar records a surplus of 595,000 tonnes, large chillies a surplus of 74,000 tonnes, and bird’s eye chillies a surplus of 105,000 tonnes.
“God willing, heading into Eid 2026, basic commodity needs are secure. Food balance data shows we are in surplus position for main commodities. Our rice is more than sufficient, maize is sufficient, consumption sugar is sufficient. The public need not worry,” he stressed.
Amran stated that several commodities have even entered the export category. Cooking oil records a surplus of 3.556 million tonnes, poultry meat a surplus of 728,000 tonnes, chicken eggs a surplus of 349,000 tonnes, and shallots a surplus of 57,000 tonnes.
“Our cooking oil surplus is large, poultry and eggs are also more than adequate. This is evidence that domestic production is strong and capable of supporting national needs, even for export,” he said.
Amran added that the government continues to oversee production, distribution, and strengthen stocks throughout all regions, particularly ahead of the momentum of increased consumption during Ramadan and Eid.
“We oversee our farmers, field extension workers have been deployed. We monitor this daily. So, stocks exist, production is running, distribution we oversee. Our target is simple: a peaceful Eid, stable prices, smiling people,” said Amran.
Food Supply in Jakarta Secure
As the centre of consumption and barometer for national prices, supply conditions in Jakarta also received attention. Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung assured that stocks of basic commodities in the capital are more than adequate.
“Because we are soon welcoming Eid al-Fitr, the main needs in Jakarta concerning curly chillies, meat, and rice currently have more than adequate stocks,” said Pramono after attending the JIS Ramadan Fest 2026 in North Jakarta on Sunday (1 March 2026).
He noted that meat commodities have often received attention ahead of each Eid. However, for this year, the situation is controlled.
“What has always been an issue in Jakarta is the matter of meat. Praise be to God, now meat stocks are secure,” he said.
Pramono also affirmed that based on price monitoring at major Jakarta markets, no significant increases have occurred yet.
“If we monitor, we see from all prices at the major markets in Jakarta, increases have not occurred and hopefully will not occur. And I continue to monitor, hopefully inflation is also properly monitored,” he said.
The government is optimistic that the Ramadan and Eid period this year can pass peacefully, without supply disruptions or price surges that concern the public.