Indonesian poultry farmers call for corn imports amid domestic shortage

Indonesian poultry farmers are urging the government to consider corn imports if domestic supplies are insufficient to meet industry needs. Tight grain availability and high prices continue to raise feed costs for poultry producers.

In 2026, the government is implementing the SPHP program to stabilize corn supplies and prices, but distribution is lagging behind schedule. Of the planned 241.2 thsd tons, only 159.3 thsd tons, or around 66%, had been distributed as of September 14.

The government has also approved an additional 150 thsd tons of corn for poultry farms. Producers are calling for faster distribution of these volumes and clearer information on when they will become available.

The gap between market and subsidized prices remains substantial. Farm-gate corn prices are around $0.40/kg, while corn supplied under the SPHP program is priced at $0.28/kg, or about 30% lower.

If domestic supplies and government allocations prove insufficient, imports could become an additional tool to stabilize the feed market. This could create additional Indonesian demand for corn on the global market.

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