Indonesia: Sugar Market 2024

Sugar Market Size in Indonesia

In 2022, the Indonesian sugar market increased by X% to $X, rising for the third year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, the total consumption indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Sugar Production in Indonesia

In value terms, sugar production rose remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of sugar in Indonesia amounted to less than X kg per ha in 2022, approximately reflecting 2021 figures. In general, the yield continues to indicate 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, approx. less than X ha of sugar were harvested in Indonesia; flattening at the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Sugar Exports

Exports from Indonesia

In 2022, shipments abroad of sugar increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sugar exports declined modestly to $X in 2022. In general, exports posted significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Timor-Leste (X tons) was the main destination for sugar exports from Indonesia, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, sugar exports to Timor-Leste exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Hong Kong SAR (X tons), fivefold. Singapore (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Timor-Leste amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hong Kong SAR (X% per year) and Singapore (X% per year).

In value terms, Timor-Leste ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for sugar exports from Indonesia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Hong Kong SAR ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Singapore, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Timor-Leste amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hong Kong SAR (X% per year) and Singapore (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average sugar export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Taiwan (Chinese) ($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 Timor-Leste (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sugar Imports

Imports into Indonesia

In 2022, sugar imports into Indonesia rose rapidly to X tons, growing by X% on the previous year. In general, total imports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, sugar imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Thailand (X tons), India (X tons) and Brazil (X tons) were the main suppliers of sugar imports to Indonesia, with a combined X% share of total imports.

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

In value terms, the largest sugar suppliers to Indonesia were Thailand ($X), India ($X) and Brazil ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, India, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average sugar import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a slight decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were India ($X per ton) and Thailand ($X per ton), while the price for Brazil ($X per ton) and Australia ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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