Indonesia: Sorghum Market 2025

Sorghum Market Size in Indonesia

The Indonesian sorghum market dropped dramatically to less than $X in 2022, waning by 99.9% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, enjoyed resilient growth. Sorghum consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

Sorghum Production in Indonesia

In value terms, sorghum production rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 20% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average sorghum yield in Indonesia was estimated at less than X kg per ha, approximately reflecting the year before. Overall, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the sorghum harvested area in Indonesia stood at less than X ha, approximately equating 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Sorghum Exports

Exports from Indonesia

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was decline in shipments abroad of sorghum, when their volume decreased by 0% to X kg. Over the period under review, exports faced a dramatic descent. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2019. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sorghum exports amounted to $X in 2021. Overall, exports showed a dramatic decline. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2019. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Kenya (X kg) was the main destination for sorghum exports from Indonesia, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Kenya was relatively modest.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Kenya was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average sorghum export price amounted to $X per ton, stabilizing at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 a decrease of 99.9%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Kenya.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Oman amounted to 0.0% per year.

Sorghum Imports

Imports into Indonesia

In 2022, purchases abroad of sorghum was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a five-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, faced a precipitous contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 875%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sorghum imports rose significantly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a dramatic shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 940% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Singapore (X tons) constituted the largest sorghum supplier to Indonesia, with a 73% share of total imports. Moreover, sorghum imports from Singapore exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Vietnam (X kg), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Singapore amounted to +67.4%.

In value terms, Vietnam ($X) and Singapore ($X) were the largest sorghum suppliers to Indonesia.

Vietnam, with a CAGR of +374.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

The average sorghum import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. In general, the import price, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 1,660% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($X per ton), while the price for Singapore amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Moldova (+3.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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