JAKARTA - The government through Perum Bulog officially exported 2,280 tons of rice for Indonesian pilgrims in Saudi Arabia, as proof of the increase in national food self-sufficiency capacity that is able to supply needs abroad.
Minister of Agriculture and Head of Bapanas Andi Amran Sulaiman expressed his appreciation to Perum Bulog and farmers throughout Indonesia, as well as all stakeholders who have worked hard to achieve this achievement.
"Thanks to the hard work of all parties, Indonesia is not only able to achieve rice self-sufficiency by 2025, but today it is also ready to export premium quality CBP rice to serve the needs of Indonesian Hajj pilgrims," said Amran as quoted by ANTARA, Wednesday, March 4.
The Indonesian government has confirmed that the success of realizing food self-sufficiency has now entered a new phase and has risen in class. Not only able to maintain the availability and stability of national rice, Indonesia through Bulog released the Beras Befood Nusantara export container to Saudi Arabia to meet the needs of Indonesian pilgrims in 2026.
The release of the export container is an important milestone in the history of national food.
For the first time, Indonesian farmers' rice production was sent specifically for consumption by Indonesian pilgrims in the Holy Land, marking Indonesia's transformation into a country capable of exporting premium quality rice.
The President Director of Perum Bulog, Ahmad Rizal Ramdhani, emphasized that exports were not merely a trading activity, but a representation of national independence.
"The country has not only succeeded in achieving rice self-sufficiency, but today we prove that we are able to export rice to supply the needs of the pilgrims with the best products from the harvest of Indonesian farmers. This is a symbol of national pride and pride," he said.
A total of 2,280 tons of premium rice were sent in stages for the 2026 Hajj pilgrims. The rice sent is the result of the procurement of fresh local farmers' grains processed through high-standard modern Rice Milling Units (RMU), with a maintained water content, a maximum breakage rate of 5 percent, has passed laboratory tests, meets international export standards, and is certified halal.
The export has also received full support from the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah of the Republic of Indonesia which requires all kitchens of Indonesian haj pilgrims in Mecca and Medina to use Beras Bulog Befood Nusantara for the 2026 haj season.
Bulog ensures that the implementation of exports does not interfere with the availability of domestic supplies. The Government Rice Reserve Stock (CBP) is in a safe and controlled condition, so that the community's needs are still well met.
Rizal said the momentum of the release of the export of Beras Befood Nusantara also strengthened Indonesian food diplomacy at the global level, showing that national food products have international competitiveness, quality, and trust.
Perum Bulog is committed to carrying out government assignments professionally, accountable, and oriented towards the best service for Indonesian pilgrims, while continuing to strengthen Indonesia's position as a self-sufficient and competitive rice producing country in the world market.
Also present at the release were Deputy Minister of Trade Dyah Roro Esti Widya Putri, Member of Commission IV of the DPR RI Abdul Kharis, Director General of the Development of the Hajj and Umrah Ecosystem of the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah Jaenal Effendi, Bapanas Secretary General Sarwo Edhy and other invited guests.
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