Bapanas: Government Rice Reserve Distribution for Supply Stability Reaches 1.02 Million Tonnes

As of 23 June, according to National Food Agency (Bapanas) records, the realised distribution of Government Rice Reserves (CBP) to the public for the 2026 budget has reached a total of 1.02 million tonnes.

The Head of Bapanas, who also serves as the Minister of Agriculture, Andi Amran Sulaiman, stated in a briefing in Jakarta on Thursday that these distributions are intended to maintain the stability of rice supply and prices.

Bapanas noted that the distribution of these stability reserves consists of 601,700 tonnes of food assistance, 367,800 tonnes under the Food Supply and Price Stabilisation Programme (SPHP), 38,000 tonnes allocated for civil servants (ASN) in specific regions, and 11,300 tonnes for emergency response.

Meanwhile, the total stock of government rice reserves managed by Perum Bulog as of 23 June stands at 5.17 million tonnes. This stock is comprised of 3.23 million tonnes from domestic production procurement since the start of 2026, supplemented by 3.24 million tonnes carried over from the end of 2025, which was sourced entirely from domestic procurement without any imports.

Bapanas reported that as of 22 June 2026, rice prices remain relatively controlled, with the average price of medium-grade rice staying below the maximum retail price (HET) set by the government. Although there has been a price increase over the past month, Bapanas assesses that price movements remain within the permitted corridor, ensuring market stability.

In Zone I (Java, Lampung, South Sumatra, Bali, West Nusa Tenggara, Sulawesi), the average price as of 22 June reached Rp13,080 per kilogram, below the HET of Rp13,500 per kg. South Sulawesi recorded the lowest average price at Rp12,665 per kg, while Central Sulawesi saw the highest at Rp13,847 per kg.

In Zone II (Sumatra excluding Lampung and South Sumatra, East Nusa Tenggara, Kalimantan), the average price was Rp13,704 per kg against an HET of Rp14,000 per kg. Jambi recorded the lowest average price at Rp12,595 per kg, while East Kalimantan recorded the highest at Rp14,586 per kg.

Finally, in Zone III (Maluku, Papua), the average price for medium-grade rice as of 22 June was at the level of Rp15,244 per kg, against an HET of Rp15,500 per kg. The lowest average price was found in Maluku at Rp14,700 per kg, while the highest was in Highland Papua at Rp20,000 per kg.