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Rice imports in 2017/18 reached 2.15 million tons, the highest level since 2011.

Driven by domestic economic growth, competitive cotton prices and continued strong textile export demand, 2018/19 cotton imports are forecast to reach 3.55 million bales.

On October 24 and 25, FAS Jakarta organized two outreach events on the theme of Advancing Biotechnology in Indonesia.

Indonesia revised Regulation 26/2017 on dairy partnerships, removing problematic compulsory elements and linkages to import permit issuance.

A weakening rupiah and increasing current account deficit have led the Government of Indonesia to expand the mandated 20 percent blending of biodiesel (B20) to non-Public Sector transportation.

After more than seven years of intermittent talks, Indonesia has concluded negotiations on a Free Trade Agreement with Australia.

The Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) recently further revised a regulation that had required local dairy processors and dairy product importers to form partnerships with local dairy producers.

Indonesia biodiesel production is forecast slightly higher in 2018, as the Public Service Obligation (blending mandate) program continues and exports rise. Indonesia does not import biodiesel.

The Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) recently issued revised requirements on dairy product imports.

Indonesian soybean imports decreased 17 percent through April 2017/18 due to a weakening rupiah and price uncertainty over tariffs imposed by China on U.S. soybeans.

Indonesia’s rice imports are expected to reach 2 million tons in 2017/18 due to low stock levels and increased competition from corn plantings.

Infographic illustrates how modernizing retail outlets in Southeast Asia are providing U.S. food exporters access to young, urbanizing consumers.