Indonesia: Vanilla Market 2025

Vanilla Market Size in Indonesia

For the third year in a row, the Indonesian vanilla market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 21% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption showed a measured increase. Vanilla consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Vanilla Production in Indonesia

In value terms, vanilla production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +4.1% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 49% against the previous year. Vanilla production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of vanilla in Indonesia amounted to less than X kg per ha in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the year before. In general, the yield showed 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 harvested area of vanilla in Indonesia totaled less than X ha, standing approx. at 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Vanilla Exports

Exports from Indonesia

In 2022, overseas shipments of vanilla decreased by -9.5% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, exports, however, showed a temperate increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 103%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, vanilla exports fell sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 390% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for vanilla exports from Indonesia, with a 61% share of total exports. Moreover, vanilla exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), more than tenfold. The UK (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 3.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-0.4% per year) and the UK (+26.7% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for vanilla exports from Indonesia, comprising 61% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 4.8% share of total exports. It was followed by India, with a 4.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States stood at +23.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+24.2% per year) and India (+77.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average vanilla export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -17% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 220% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($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 India (+85.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vanilla Imports

Imports into Indonesia

For the third year in a row, Indonesia recorded growth in overseas purchases of vanilla, which increased by 172% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a significant increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, vanilla imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 410%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Papua New Guinea (X tons) was the main vanilla supplier to Indonesia, accounting for a 93% share of total imports. Moreover, vanilla imports from Papua New Guinea exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by the United States (X tons), with a 0.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Papua New Guinea totaled +52.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+63.3% per year) and the United States (-15.1% per year).

In value terms, Papua New Guinea ($X) constituted the largest supplier of vanilla to Indonesia, comprising 92% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 0.6% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a 0.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Papua New Guinea amounted to +72.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+19.5% per year) and China (+33.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average vanilla import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -53.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 198%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Madagascar ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+40.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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