The Central Statistics Agency Is Not Kidding! Instant Noodles Can Be A Luxury Item Because Of This

JAKARTA - The Central Statistics Agency (BPS) stated that the war situation in Eastern Europe between Russia and Ukraine could have a significant impact on the availability of world food, especially wheat.

This assumption is not without reason considering that both Russia and Ukraine are two important countries that become global wheat suppliers.

"Before the war, Russia and Ukraine had an important role in international trade for a number of commodities," the head of the BPS told reporters via a virtual channel on Monday, April 18.

In his records, Russia is the largest exporter or number one for wheat commodities. While Ukraine occupies the fifth position of the world's wheat exporting country.

“These two countries have a strategic role in global trade. So, with the occurrence of war, of course it will disrupt the existing supply chain," he said.

For information, wheat and cereal commodities are the raw materials for making instant noodles that are widely consumed by the people of Indonesia. VOI noted that Indonesia depends on about 30 percent of its national wheat needs by importing from Ukraine.

“The value of imports of wheat and cereals from Ukraine fell drastically from the previous 14.1 million US dollars in February 2022 to only 1.5 million US dollars in March 2022. In total, imports of wheat and cereals from Ukraine in January to March 2022 amounted to 17,2 million US dollars,” explained Margo.

The BPS itself had revealed that there had been an increase in the price of wheat in the international market from the previous 200 dollars per metric ton to 400 dollars per metric ton.