Indonesia: Areca Nut Market 2025

Areca Nut Market Size in Indonesia

In 2022, the Indonesian areca nut market decreased by -67.3% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, consumption saw a sharp decline. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Areca Nut Production in Indonesia

In value terms, areca nut production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by 39%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of areca nuts in Indonesia contracted remarkably to X tons per ha, waning by -33.2% against 2021. Over the period under review, the yield continues to indicate a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the yield increased by 4.8% against the previous year. The areca nut yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the areca nut harvested area in Indonesia stood at X ha, leveling off at 2021 figures. In general, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the harvested area increased by 4.6%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the areca nut harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Areca Nut Exports

Exports from Indonesia

Areca nut exports from Indonesia shrank sharply to X tons in 2022, reducing by -19.8% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 27% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, areca nut exports dropped rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +15.3% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 59%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Thailand (X tons), Pakistan (X tons) and Iran (X tons) were the main destinations of areca nut exports from Indonesia, together accounting for 75% of total exports. India, Bangladesh, China, Singapore and Nepal lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 21%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by China (with a CAGR of +38.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for areca nut exported from Indonesia were Pakistan ($X), Thailand ($X) and Iran ($X), with a combined 78% share of total exports. India, Bangladesh, China, Singapore and Nepal lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 20%.

China, with a CAGR of +49.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average areca nut export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 3.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +9.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, areca nut export price increased by +43.2% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 40% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Pakistan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Pakistan (+12.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Areca Nut Imports

Imports into Indonesia

In 2022, the amount of areca nuts imported into Indonesia expanded slightly to X tons, surging by 3.8% on the year before. Overall, imports recorded a moderate expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 246% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, areca nut imports stood at $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 592%. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Myanmar (X tons), Vietnam (X tons) and Malaysia (X kg) were the main suppliers of areca nut imports to Indonesia, with a combined 84% share of total imports. Thailand, Singapore and India lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 16%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Thailand (with a CAGR of +55.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest areca nut suppliers to Indonesia were Singapore ($X), Myanmar ($X) and Malaysia ($X), together accounting for 88% of total imports.

Malaysia, with a CAGR of +25.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average areca nut import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 100%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Singapore ($X per ton), while the price for Vietnam ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+18.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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